COVID-19
State health department extends epidemic order for 12 days
Indoor and outdoor gatherings to remain limited, department to closely monitor hospital beds with COVID patients, rate of case growth,...
COVID-Refresher Series: Contagiousness
https://youtu.be/Dhu-XahaFZs ALPENA, Mich.-- In part two of our refresher series on the coronavirus, we're covering how it spreads. Doctor Josh...
Local doctor gives a refresher on masks
https://youtu.be/N954yr3EtHY ALPENA, Mich.-- With COVID–19 cases rising across the country, doctors are stressing the importance of public health measures, such...
Free platform helps Michigan’s older adults connect virtually with family and friends this holiday season
https://youtu.be/zSKFGYcxNJU LANSING, Mich. – Older adults experiencing social isolation this Thanksgiving due to the COVID-19 pandemic have a new...
APS elementary students and staff transition to remote learning only starting Friday, Nov. 20
ALPENA, Mich. -- Alpena Public Schools (APS) has announced due to their staffing situation and the current trend of COVID-19,...
Emergency order in effect for three weeks
https://youtu.be/GfajvaTnYXs ALPENA, Mich.--- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order Sunday which went into effect...
COVID-19 claims the life of elderly Montmorency man
MONTMORENCY, Mich. -- District Health Department No. 4 reports that COVID–19 has claimed the life of an elderly Montmorency man....
MDHHS issues a three week emergency order
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjptuWG9XVw ALPENA, Mich.---The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issues an emergency order Sunday limiting indoor gatherings. The order...
Virtual program to help seniors battle loneliness and isolation
https://youtu.be/KfUK7gvFWjU ALPENA, Mich. -- MidMichigan Health is partnering with Senior Services of Midland to lead a free virtual five–week series...