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How The Pandemic Impacts School Reopenings

  ANN ARBOR - Our infectious disease expert Fred Brown returns to talk about how schools can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: It will be very challenging. Connect with me using: [email protected] LION | LinkedIn Open Networker. https://youtu.be/cDTRUpl1v0M?list=PL6GUBIAze2tZWi0oIe3paoFI0uvu5asXf   Business-builder experienced in all aspects of healthcare solutions management to achieve profitable operations. 15

By |2020-08-19T18:56:38-04:00August 16th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

State Launches College Town COVID-19 Workplace Safety Program

LANSING - In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as students return to Michigan college and university communities, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will host a series of webinars for retail, bars, restaurants and other businesses in seven Michigan college towns. “With the number of cases among young, college-aged

By |2020-08-10T11:53:33-04:00August 8th, 2020|Coronavirus, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government, Science|

Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID

LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response, physician specialists and scientists from Hygieia have introduced a fully virtual option for their d-Nav® Insulin Management Program. “Ninety percent

By |2020-08-08T19:04:15-04:00August 8th, 2020|Coronavirus, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, Science|

Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown: Home COVID-19 Testing Could Create New Normal

ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown provides details on a worldwide survey of epidemiologists. They contend that a combination of vaccines and daily home testing could allow many more people to return to their near normal lives and get us through difficult times late this year when everyone returns indoors and also contends with seasonal flu.

By |2020-08-04T17:58:54-04:00July 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

MEDC Has $20 Million In COVID Relief For Most Michigan Counties

LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced the availability of $20 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding through the federal CARES Act for unbudgeted expenses used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. MEDC officials said 77 Michigan counties are eligible — basically, the counties outside Michigan’s largest cities. The remaining

By |2020-07-25T15:13:37-04:00July 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government, Science|

So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?

ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov. Whitmer warns a partial lock down may be necessary unless people wear masks and social distance. Fred Brown comes to

By |2020-07-18T16:59:37-04:00July 18th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

COVID-19 Impact On Virtual Seminars, AirBnB, K-12 School Reopenings

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV July 13, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will discuss COVID-19’s impact on temporary hotel room providers such as AirBnB and the millions of dollars in claims filed by them against the organizations. Then Andrea Bogart who manages the Detroit Center for Design + Technology will discuss how the pandemic has forced

By |2020-07-14T10:40:06-04:00July 13th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers

ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation. PMBC matches those in need of Personal Protective Equipment with those that supply PPEs. PMBC is offering a procurement

By |2020-07-12T14:01:39-04:00July 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government, Science|

Researchers Develop Cloth For Face Mask That Could Inactivate COVID-19

DETROIT - Researchers are working to develop cloth that could inactivate or repel coronaviruses—ideally including the one that causes COVID-19—and other pathogens. People can transfer infectious particles to their hands if they touch the front of a mask during use or when they remove gowns or other PPE, according to Chandan Sen, director of the

By |2020-07-10T15:25:20-04:00July 10th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|