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The latest changes from the COVID-19 outbreak include Canal View of Houghton County  suspending all medically unnecessary visitations, until the risk of transmission for the COVID-19, is no longer a threat.  The focus groups for the City of Houghton Parking Survey, scheduled for March 18th and 19th, have been cancelled. …

Due to the latest developments and closings, stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak, Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department stopped in, and spoke with Todd Van Dyke, regarding where the Copper Country stands right now. So far, two residents have been tested, but both were negative. Despite the …

Michigan State Senator Ed McBroom announced the senate has passed legislation to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, which was vetoed by Governor Whitmer last year. In addition to allowing Northern Michigan University to begin renovating the school’s Jacobetti Complex and restoring the state’s tourism campaign Pure Michigan, …

Hancock School Superintendent Steve Patchin reports his district is ramping up cleaning procedures, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. Patchin stated extra staff will be brought in to sanitize classrooms on a daily basis, and will add additional hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the schools hallways. …

If you’re a Finnish citizen residing in the Upper Peninsula, and you have concerns regarding the recently enacted European Travel ban, you can contact James Kurtti, the Honorary Consul of Finland for the U.P. Mr. Kurtti can provide assistance for Finnish citizens who are temporarily abroad, with contacting local authorities, …

More suspensions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “UP Health System Portage has has expanded visitor restrictions. All routine visiting is suspended until further notice.”

Gogebic Community College has also taken action in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. After consulting with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, State of Michigan and the CDC, all classes for Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th have been cancelled. College offices will remain open, and classes will resume …

Michigan now has ten more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total cases to 12. In response to the latest developments, Governor Whitmer has announced the closure of all K-12 schools in Michigan, beginning Monday, March 16th, through Sunday, April 5th. Schools are set to reopen on Monday, April …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising consumers that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, some businesses may take to price gouging. This practice is illegal, and Nessel is asking consumers to report suspected instances, to her office for review. Businesses selling face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers at exceptionally high …

Finlandia University has taken measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting today, the university has begun closing Finlandia Hall. Students are being asked to be off campus by 5pm Tuesday, the 17th. Visitation from Guests is also suspended. Face-to-face classes, as well as labs and clinicals are also cancelled. …