NowKalamazoo original story Kalamazoo leaders outline voting security plans
Officials pledge thorough absentee vote count and protection from in-person voter intimidation.
NowKalamazoo original story “This is our second wave”
And it’s bigger than the first, Kalamazoo County’s epidemiologist says. But we can still turn it around.
Surge in COVID has led to surge in deaths
State COVID deaths have been rising dramatically in recent weeks, just as new COVID case numbers rose in October and November.
School outbreaks steady as most schools move online
The total number of school-related infections has risen slightly two weeks after the state ordered most classes online.
11/30/20: 10,428 new COVID infections, 98 deaths
COVID deaths continue rising. Hospitalizations are up. Kalamazoo County reports average of 149 new cases per day since Thanksgiving.
Governor asks legislature for COVID relief
The governor wants $100M in COVID relief from state lawmakers as well as other measures to address the pandemic.
A quarter of adult care centers not complying with COVID rules
The state’s health department is scrambling to get homes for the elderly and other adult care facilities up to speed with COVID testing requirements.
11/29/20: 25,242 new cases Thursday through Saturday, 275 new deaths
State sees 8K-plus new cases for three days in a row. No new numbers from Kalamazoo due to holidays. Hospitalizations rising again.
Five holiday activities around Kalamazoo
Many holiday activities have been put on hold due to COVID, but there are still things to do to get into the spirit.
Bars deal with COVID orders on the biggest bar night of the year
COVID orders mean bars can’t serve people indoors. How are they complying?
State police don’t plan to issue tickets for most COVID violations
Despite rules limiting gatherings, police expect there will be many violations during the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/25/20: 4,273 new COVID cases, 73 deaths
Hospitalizations decline for the first time in a month. Death rate still rising. WMU reports new infections.
