Monthly Archives: May 2020

(May 4, 2020 5:43 PM) Current restrictions on non-essential medical and dental procedures were put into place in late March to ensure healthcare systems had enough staffing, bed capacity and personal protective equipment (PPE) to care for all patients, as well as to limit the spread of COVID-19. Further guidelines were recently shared with providers to address questions about how patients can be served safely during this time.   Executive Order 2020-17 was meant to be flexible so patient care can be considered on a case-by-case basis to determine which services are needed more immediately and which can be safely delayed without resulting in a decline in health.    “The Executive Order gives providers broad discretion,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive at MDHHS. “I applaud our frontline health care providers who put their lives at risk, and who are engaged in efforts to continue to care for their patients in the safest way possible. The guidelines should assist in determining the best way to treat patients without delaying needed medical services.”  The recommendations include: Limiting in-person contact as much as possible, and implementing best practices for infection prevention and control, such as maximizing the use of telehealth, eliminating…

(May 4, 2020 4:04 PM) More than $3.3 million in financial relief is going to 657 bar and restaurant owners across the state – a financial lifeline averaging over $5,000 for hard-hit hospitality businesses, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is administrator of the governor’s spirits buyback program. “I know the financial losses have been incredibly devastating to business owners in the hospitality industry during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Whitmer. “I am pleased that through this innovative program, we can provide much-needed cash to hundreds of Michigan’s bars and restaurants that are struggling right now, to help tide them over until they’re open for business again.” Pursuant to the governor’s Executive Order 2020-46, the one-of-a-kind program offered a 100% cash buyback to on-premise liquor licensees for spirits they had ordered from the Commission prior to March 16, 2020. Licensees actually keep possession of the products the Commission bought back, with no bottles being picked up. Bars and restaurants have 90 days after emergency declarations are lifted to repurchase the inventory by selling it when they’re back open for business and pay the Commission back interest free. “The Commission is proud to be a part of the…

(May 4, 2020 3:36 PM) Due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Al Glick Youth Football Camp scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020, has been canceled.  “We are disappointed to have to cancel this event that benefits hundreds of youth football players in Jackson County, but look forward to continuing the tradition in 2021!,” said Al Glick, founder of the Camp. The Al Glick Youth Football Camp will post an update on their Facebook page when a date has been selected for 2021.  To learn more about the Al Glick Youth Football Camp, visit the Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/alglickyouthfootballcamp/.