Michigan colleges and universities have been busy working out plans for the restart of classes in the fall. Over 220 professors from at least 9 state schools have signed an open letter to the governor asking her to order all Michigan universities and colleges teach most classes on-line only. For those classes that can’t be easily taught on-line, the letter asks that Whitmer order COVID-19 testing requirements, contact tracing and quarantining. Signing the letter were professors from Grand Valley State, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State, Ferris State, Aquinas College and the University of Detroit-Mercy
Michigan reported there were 779 new cases of the corona virus and 20 additional deaths. Six of the deaths were identified during a records review. Yesterday’s figures bring the state’s death toll to 6,417 among its 98,439 cases.
Michigan’s chief medical officer Doctor Joneigh Khaldun is urging everyone to get a flu shot. She explains the flu vaccine works and will help prevent people from rushing to the hospital in need of treatment for the flu. She explains that this means hospitals and healthcare center will be able to devote fewer resources to cases of the flu, giving them more time and resources toward the ongoing battle with the corona virus.