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      <title>Going to Papa Roach in Grand Rapids Tonight? Here’s What You Need to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:55:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're heading to Papa Roach's "Kill the Noise" tour at GLC Live at 20 Monroe, here are answers to some questions you may have. <a href="https://wgrd.com/papa-roach-concert-glc-live-at-20-monroe-vaccine-requirement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>You Can Now Order Free at Home COVID-19 Tests from U.S. Government Website</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:27:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you've had a hard time finding COVID-19 rapid tests - good news! <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-now-order-free-at-home-covid-19-tests-from-u-s-government-website/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>27,346 New Coronavirus Cases Since Monday Including Michigan’s Boat Guy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the first 48 hours of regular programming, Michigan reports 27,346 new cases of the coronavirus. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-covid-cases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the first 48 hours of regular programming, Michigan reports 27,346 new cases of the coronavirus. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-covid-cases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>State of Michigan Adopts CDC’s Updated Quarantine, Isolation Guidelines</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:23:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday morning the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to be in line with the CDC's recent recommendations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-of-michigan-adopts-cdcs-updated-quarantine-isolation-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friday morning the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to be in line with the CDC&apos;s recent recommendations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-of-michigan-adopts-cdcs-updated-quarantine-isolation-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MI Teacher Tests Positive for COVID on Flight, Stays in Bathroom</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We've heard about lots of air travel issues recently due to COVID-19, but this story takes the cake... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-woman-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-flight-to-iceland-isolates-in-bathroom-5-hours-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ve heard about lots of air travel issues recently due to COVID-19, but this story takes the cake... <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-woman-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-flight-to-iceland-isolates-in-bathroom-5-hours-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gov. Whitmer Gives COVID-19 Update From Grand Rapids Tuesday</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:19:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning to address the latest response to COVID-19 in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-to-give-covid-19-update-from-grand-rapids-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning to address the latest response to COVID-19 in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-to-give-covid-19-update-from-grand-rapids-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Public Schools to Start Vaccine Clinics Next Week for Kids 5-11</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 02:36:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Following the FDA and CDC emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced they will hold vaccine clinics in all elementary and PK-8 school buildings starting next week... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-to-start-vaccine-clinics-next-week-for-kids-5-11/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Following the FDA and CDC emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced they will hold vaccine clinics in all elementary and PK-8 school buildings starting next week... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-to-start-vaccine-clinics-next-week-for-kids-5-11/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>More Than 2 Million At-Home Covid Tests Recalled By The FDA</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The FDA has announced a massive recall of more than 2 Million Ellume at home Covid-19 tests.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-2-million-at-home-covid-tests-recalled-by-the-fda/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The FDA has announced a massive recall of more than 2 Million Ellume at home Covid-19 tests.

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Clay]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>GR Outdoor 'Social Zones' Extended for Another Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:18:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Love the outdoor eating and drinking areas around Grand Rapids? Good news! The social zones are going to be sticking around for a while! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-extends-outdoor-social-zones-for-another-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Love the outdoor eating and drinking areas around Grand Rapids? Good news! The social zones are going to be sticking around for a while! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-extends-outdoor-social-zones-for-another-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>400 Henry Ford Healthcare Workers Have Quit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:40:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Henry Ford Health System announced on Tuesday that around 400 of their healthcare workers have quit over the COVID vaccine mandate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400-henry-ford-healthcare-workers-have-quit-over-covid-19-vaccine-mandate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Henry Ford Health System announced on Tuesday that around 400 of their healthcare workers have quit over the COVID vaccine mandate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400-henry-ford-healthcare-workers-have-quit-over-covid-19-vaccine-mandate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Bohner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>COVID Risk Calculator Can Tell You Your Risk Of Catching COVID In Different Situations</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:05:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the delta variant of COVID-19 causing increases in COVID cases all across West Michigan, it's not a bad idea to know your risk of catching it when you go out. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-risk-calculator-can-tell-you-your-risk-of-catching-covid-in-different-situations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the delta variant of COVID-19 causing increases in COVID cases all across West Michigan, it&apos;s not a bad idea to know your risk of catching it when you go out. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-risk-calculator-can-tell-you-your-risk-of-catching-covid-in-different-situations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fish]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan High School Student Dies From COVID-19</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A high school student in Van Buren County has died from COVID-19, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department confirmed on Friday, September 24.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-high-school-student-dies-from-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A high school student in Van Buren County has died from COVID-19, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department confirmed on Friday, September 24.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-high-school-student-dies-from-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Symphony, Ballet to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:02:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet have announced updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines to attend performances. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-symphony-ballet-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-or-negative-covid-test/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet have announced updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines to attend performances. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-symphony-ballet-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-or-negative-covid-test/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Survey Finds Michiganders Think Unvaccinated Should Get $136 Incentive</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:12:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Should the unvaccinated get cash incentives to get the shot? <a href="https://wgrd.com/survey-finds-michiganders-think-unvaccinated-should-get-136-incentive/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 22:33:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases and the prevalence of the Delta Variant, an Ann Arbor venue is requiring proof of full vaccination for everyone entering a concert. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ann-arbor-concert-venue-requiring-vaccines-for-all-show-attendees/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:38:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan's Pop Evil have paused their tour after frontman Leigh Kakaty has tested positive for COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-singer-leigh-kakaty-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan&apos;s Pop Evil have paused their tour after frontman Leigh Kakaty has tested positive for COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pop-evil-singer-leigh-kakaty-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Holland Movie Theater Reserves Sundays For Vaccinated Guests</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 02:15:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A downtown Holland movie theater is reserving showings one day a week for people who have been vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-movie-theater-reserves-sundays-for-vaccinated-guests/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A downtown Holland movie theater is reserving showings one day a week for people who have been vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-movie-theater-reserves-sundays-for-vaccinated-guests/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Wheatland Music Festival in Remus, Mich., won't happen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wheatland-music-festival-canceled-again-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Wheatland Music Festival in Remus, Mich., won&apos;t happen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wheatland-music-festival-canceled-again-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>City of Grand Rapids Workers Required to Mask Up Again Indoors</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:13:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the rise in prevalence of the Delta variant,  the City of Grand Rapids is again requiring employees to wear masks indoors.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-workers-required-to-mask-up-again-indoors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the rise in prevalence of the Delta variant,  the City of Grand Rapids is again requiring employees to wear masks indoors.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-workers-required-to-mask-up-again-indoors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>22 Michigan COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Now Offer Vaccinations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MDHHS announced Tuesday it's partnering with 22 neighborhood testing sites across the state to offer COVID-19 vaccines in addition to testing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/22-michigan-covid-19-testing-sites-will-now-offer-vaccinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MDHHS announced Tuesday it&apos;s partnering with 22 neighborhood testing sites across the state to offer COVID-19 vaccines in addition to testing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/22-michigan-covid-19-testing-sites-will-now-offer-vaccinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$2,500 in Gift Cards up for Grabs at Muskegon Community College Vaccine Clinics</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you still need to get vaccinated, heads-ups that Muskegon Community College is giving away $2,500 in gift cards at upcoming vaccine clinics. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2500-in-gift-cards-up-for-grabs-at-muskegon-community-college-vaccine-clinics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you still need to get vaccinated, heads-ups that Muskegon Community College is giving away $2,500 in gift cards at upcoming vaccine clinics. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2500-in-gift-cards-up-for-grabs-at-muskegon-community-college-vaccine-clinics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Holland Hospital Cuts Ties With Vikings QB Kirk Cousins</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 02:04:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa County hospital made the announcement Friday after Cousins has refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-hospital-cuts-ties-with-vikings-qb-kirk-cousins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Ottawa County hospital made the announcement Friday after Cousins has refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/holland-hospital-cuts-ties-with-vikings-qb-kirk-cousins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>University of Michigan, MSU to Require COVID-19 Vaccination</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 02:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's two largest universities are requiring students, staff, and faculty be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming fall semester. <a href="https://wgrd.com/university-of-michigan-msu-to-require-covid-19-vaccination/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s two largest universities are requiring students, staff, and faculty be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the upcoming fall semester. <a href="https://wgrd.com/university-of-michigan-msu-to-require-covid-19-vaccination/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Governor Whitmer Doesn’t Anticipate Another Pandemic Order</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:43:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic continues and new variants of the virus emerge. However, Governor Whitmer has stated that she doesn't anticipate another pandemic order. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-governor-whitmer-doesnt-anticipate-another-pandemic-order/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic continues and new variants of the virus emerge. However, Governor Whitmer has stated that she doesn&apos;t anticipate another pandemic order. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-governor-whitmer-doesnt-anticipate-another-pandemic-order/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Get Vaxxed at Coast Guard Festival, You Could Win Beer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2021 02:41:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Need to get vaccinated? Free COVID-19 vaccines are going to be offered at The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival this year --  and you could score $25 to a local brewery.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-vaxxed-at-coast-guard-festival-you-could-win-beer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need to get vaccinated? Free COVID-19 vaccines are going to be offered at The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival this year --  and you could score $25 to a local brewery.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-vaxxed-at-coast-guard-festival-you-could-win-beer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>WMU Offering Scholarships Up to $10K to Students Who Get Vaccinated</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:28:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fully vaccinated WMU students will get a $5 Starbucks gift card and have the chance to win 1 of 60 scholarship ranging from $500 to $10,000. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wmu-offering-scholarships-up-to-10k-to-students-who-get-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fully vaccinated WMU students will get a $5 Starbucks gift card and have the chance to win 1 of 60 scholarship ranging from $500 to $10,000. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wmu-offering-scholarships-up-to-10k-to-students-who-get-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>GRPS to Hold COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Students Next Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2021 01:59:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With kids ages 12 and up now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Grand Rapids Public Schools are offering clinics to help students and their families get vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-to-hold-covid-19-vaccine-clinics-for-students-next-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With kids ages 12 and up now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Grand Rapids Public Schools are offering clinics to help students and their families get vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grps-to-hold-covid-19-vaccine-clinics-for-students-next-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 20:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meijer and Target have both updated their mask policies.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-target-no-longer-requiring-masks-for-fully-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meijer and Target have both updated their mask policies.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-target-no-longer-requiring-masks-for-fully-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 02:50:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While Michigan has updated mask requirements to be in line with CDC guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most situations, some retailers are opting to continue requiring them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-still-have-to-wear-a-mask-at-meijer-target-home-depot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While Michigan has updated mask requirements to be in line with CDC guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most situations, some retailers are opting to continue requiring them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-still-have-to-wear-a-mask-at-meijer-target-home-depot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:51:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you or someone you know still needs to be vaccinated, this could help get you to where you need to go. <a href="https://wgrd.com/uber-and-lyft-to-give-free-rides-to-covid-19-vaccination-sites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you or someone you know still needs to be vaccinated, this could help get you to where you need to go. <a href="https://wgrd.com/uber-and-lyft-to-give-free-rides-to-covid-19-vaccination-sites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Crocs is once again saying thank you to healthcare workers on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic with free footwear.
In 2020, Crocs donated over 860,000 free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers globally, which was valued at approximately $40 million... <a href="https://wgrd.com/crocs-is-giving-free-shoes-to-healthcare-workers-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Crocs is once again saying thank you to healthcare workers on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic with free footwear.
In 2020, Crocs&nbsp;donated over 860,000 free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers globally, which was valued at approximately $40 million... <a href="https://wgrd.com/crocs-is-giving-free-shoes-to-healthcare-workers-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 22:13:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Breaking: the FDA will allow medical providers, including those here in West Michigan, to use the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on kids aged 12-15.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Breaking: the FDA will allow medical providers, including those here in West Michigan, to use the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on kids aged 12-15.
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 02:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, the Traverse City Film Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michael-moore-says-michigan-film-festival-canceled-due-to-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, the Traverse City Film Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michael-moore-says-michigan-film-festival-canceled-due-to-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:38:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work search requirement to receive unemployment has been waived in the state of Michigan. That is about to change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/collecting-unemployment-youll-soon-have-to-prove-work-searches/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work search requirement to receive unemployment has been waived in the state of Michigan. That is about to change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/collecting-unemployment-youll-soon-have-to-prove-work-searches/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of today's press conference the governor, along with Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, announced vaccination goals that would be tied to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the state.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of today&apos;s press conference the governor, along with Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, announced vaccination goals that would be tied to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the state.

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