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LANSING, January 7, 2022 ~ As the Omicron variant surges throughout Michigan, hospitals are reaching capacity, medical staffs are overworked, and businesses are struggling.“Stay out of the hospital because the people who have been on the front line at our hospitals are exhausted,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer to 760 WJR’s Paul W. Smith. “Our workforce is struggling. They are showing up every day, and if we can do anything individually and collectively to ease their burden, we need to.”Hear 760 WJR speak with Governor Whitmer, and other government and medical officials, on what comes next for Michigan in the battle against the ongoing pandemic.
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January 7, 2022 ~ Governor Whitmer credits the vaccines for the mild case of COVID her husband, Dr. Mark Mallory is dealing with and she tells Paul W. she continues to test negative. She also says she wants to do everything possible to keep Michigan kids in school.
January 7, 2022 ~ Congressman Bill Huizenga talks with Kevin and Tom about how COVID relief money is being spent.
January 7, 2022 ~ State Senator Lana Theis talks with Kevin and Tom about COVID relief money going to schools when they are switching to virtual learning.
January 7, 2022 ~ Detroit Medical Center Group Medical Officer & Pediatrician Dr. Rudolph Valentini tells Paul W. that more children are getting COVID and he recommends the vaccine for anyone who can get it.
January 7, 2022 ~ Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti explains to Paul W. why the Detroit schools are online until January 14 and he says it’s all about the city’s high COVID infection rate.
January 7, 2022 ~ Beaumont‘s Dr. Jeffrey Fischgrund tells Kevin and Tom why they are at a breaking point at the hospital.
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