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The Washtenaw County Health Department is launching a new program to help residents without health insurance get treated for COVID-19. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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With families gathering for Thanksgiving, health officials are concerned about the further spread of the respiratory illness RSV. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, the illness has been filling up hospitals with babies and young children but is also a threat to older adults.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is launching a new Health Equity Council to address various disparities that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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Flu season is coming, and the Washtenaw County Health Department is urging residents to get their COVID-19 booster and a flu shot this year. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the details.
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Health officials in Washtenaw County are reporting an easing of COVID-19 cases. But at the same time, they are urging people to stay vigilant while the virus is still prevalent in the community. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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The COVID-19 booster for new variants has been available in Washtenaw County for a week now. And while supplies are still available, there are questions about how long they’ll last. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has the latest.
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Washtenaw County is seeing a significant spike in deaths caused by drug overdoses. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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School is back in session, and along with it is a higher number of COVID-19 cases. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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A temporary COVID-19 testing site in Ypsilanti Township will have to close due to permitting issues. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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Masks are optional for nearly all area K-12 schools, colleges, and universities this fall. With classes getting underway this week, preventing the spread of COVID-19 remains a top priority. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.