COVID-19
Stay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020
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Michigan’s energy consumption dropped 5% in 2020 which is 1% more than the national average.
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Despite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic
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Michigan zoos say they aim to provide a safe and educational experience for individuals and families this year.
breweries
Grants help keep breweries open and saves jobs, brewers say
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Last year was difficult for West Michigan breweries.
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Providers call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19
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Federal lawmakers consider easing restrictions.
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School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic
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Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings.
Catch of the Day
Will remote learning mark the end of school snow days in Michigan?
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It’s an especially severe challenge to Northern Michigan and other rural parts of the state.
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Michigan bus riders already familiar with mask mandate
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COVID-19 safety protocols are different for each system.
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COVID-19 spurs visits to nature sanctuaries
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It offers a significant educational opportunity for land conservancies.
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Virtual classes especially hard for 22,500 students with autism
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The switch to virtual classes, meetings and social activities during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for any student, but imagine not understanding the reason for making the change. That’s what students with autism cope with every day.
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Experts treat insomnia, anxiety caused by COVID-19
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COVID-19 has affected many people’s sleep, whether they’ve had the virus or not. Sleep neurologists call it “COVID-somnia,” a phenomenon where people have trouble sleeping because of the virus. And its effects can last even after the pandemic ends.