public health

NSF International Launches Checked By NSF Program To Battle COVID-19

ANN ARBOR – Global public health organization NSF International launched a new program to help businesses, schools and cultural institutions take the necessary steps to reopen and stay open while minimizing coronavirus risk for customers, guests and employees. NSF’s new Checked by NSF™ program includes a wide variety of services – from a smart phone

By |2020-06-13T14:36:52-04:00June 13th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Fifth Coronavirus Death Reported In Michigan, 238 Test Positive Statewide

LANSING - Michigan public health officials on Saturday reported a fifth death of a resident with the coronavirus, with 238 positive tests statewide. Detroit alone reported 99 new cases, bringing the city’s total to 248, nearly a third of the state's 787 total infections.  Four of the deaths were in Wayne County, with three in Detroit. The fifth

By |2020-03-22T13:15:38-04:00March 21st, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Manufacturers’ Survey Reveals Current Industry Impact of COVID-19

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers released a survey that recommended key policy areas where legislative and administration action would help combat COVID-19 and future public health emergencies successfully. Survey highlights include the following: • 78.3% of manufacturers anticipate a financial impact • 53.1% of manufacturers anticipate a change in operations • 35.5%

By |2020-03-16T08:38:56-04:00March 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Oakland County Creates Zika Virus Control Plan

PONTIAC - The Zika virus, which has potentially been linked to birth defects in infants in Central and South America, has not been found in Michigan, but Oakland County officials announced Friday that they were outlining plans to help prevent the disease. The plans, announced by County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, are designed to monitor

By |2022-07-11T17:14:16-04:00February 21st, 2016|Life Sciences, Politics|