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News from February 2022

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VAERS: man from Michigan dies on Nov. 1, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 17, 2022

A Michigan man, 91, passed away on Nov. 1, 2021 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Feb. 5

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 17, 2022

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 1.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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325 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Jan. 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

There were 325 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 29, a 13.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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'That needs to change:' Advocacy group contrasts ID requirements for purchasing alcohol, voting in Michigan

By Emily Bevard | Feb 16, 2022

Restoration Action is launching a new video series promoting the institution of voting ID requirements in Michigan.

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Week ending January 29: 54 deaths among Hispanic people in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

There were 54 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending January 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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FIVE HAPPENINGS IN FARMINGTON HILLS – February 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2022

Happy Presidents’ Day, Abe and George! City offices will be closed on February 21 for the Presidents’ Day holiday but there will be no change in the garbage pickup schedule.

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Meta (Facebook) makes no change to human trafficking policy 'for reasons associated with asylum seekers'

By Emily Bevard | Feb 16, 2022

An internal memo from Meta, formerly known as Facebook, continues to allow the solicitation of human smuggling on all platforms moving forward, according to a Feb. 1 report by The Washington Free Beacon.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending January 29?

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 653 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 29.

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Michigan woman dies on Nov. 18, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

A Michigan woman, 76, passed away on Nov. 18, 2021 after receiving the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Woman from Michigan dies on Nov. 22, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

A Michigan woman, 83, passed away on Nov. 22, 2021 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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288 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Jan. 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

There were 288 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Jan. 29, making up 18.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Death of Michigan woman who received COVID-19 vaccine reported to VAERS

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2022

A Michigan woman, 64, passed away on Nov. 26, 2021 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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89 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Jan. 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 15, 2022

There were 89 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 29, a 21.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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105 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 15, 2022

There were 105 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 29, a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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546 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending January 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 546 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 29.

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Survey shows Michigan residents down on economy

By George Willis | Feb 15, 2022

Michigan residents are likely part of the majority of Americans frustrated by stalled economic growth and dwindling faith in the Biden administration, according to a pair of recent surveys.

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After 7% spike in 2021, Michigan residents face record levels of inflation

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2022

Michigan residents are feeling the pinch as historic levels of inflation are impacting their ability to afford the cost of basic goods and services.

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'Michiganders should not be penalized for doing what was right': USDOL expands eligibility for pandemic assistance waivers

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 15, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) in early February revealed that the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) broadened eligibility for waivers for Michigan workers who received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

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Whitmer appoints three to state appellate courts: 'Each bring an essential perspective and impressive record'

By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month made three Michigan Court of Appeals appointments.

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City seeks volunteers to serve as board members or commissioners

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

“…Government of the people, by the people, for the people…” — a sentiment of President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 – still drives Grand Rapids’ municipal government today.