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Michigan won’t go further than federal vax-or-test rule

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will not order employers to adhere to a COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement that is stricter than one planned by the Biden administration. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its stance this week following questions from the business community. Michigan is among states to operate and enforce workplace safety rules instead of the U.S. government. They must be at least as effective as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s program. The pending mandate will require employers with at least 100 employees to ...

Hundreds of new virus cases in UP

State data Wednesday showed 30 new confirmed COVID-19 positives in Menominee County, 18 in Dickinson County and 12 in Iron County in the past two days. In Wisconsin, Marinette County has tallied 69 new cases since Monday, while Florence County had one of its largest jumps in recent months with 14 additional confirmed positives for the two-day period. Figures on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website Wednesday indicated 300 new confirmed COVID-19 positives in the Upper Peninsula since Monday: 59 in Marquette County, 45 in Houghton County, 43 in Delta ...

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Food and Drug Administration’s decisions mark a big step toward expanding the U.S. booster campaign, which began with extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine last month. But before more people roll up their sleeves, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consult an expert panel Thursday before finalizing official ...

COVID data: Marinette County adds 121 cases, Florence a new death

State data Monday showed 18 new confirmed COVID-19 positives in Dickinson County, 13 in Menominee County and nine in Iron County in the past three days. In Wisconsin, Marinette County has tallied 121 new cases in the past four days, while the Florence County Health Department announced ...

Michigan business groups urge Biden to reconsider mandate

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan business groups Monday urged President Joe Biden to reconsider a plan to require most workers to get vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19 but said, if it is enacted, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should ensure related state rules are no stricter. The Michigan ...

N-V schools to require masks for all students, staff, starting today

NORWAY — All students and staff in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools will be required to wear face masks starting today amid a spike in the district’s COVID-19 cases. District officials made the announcement Sunday in an email and text message to all district families. “Over the weekend we ...