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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Is COVID gone? Nope, and it keeps reinventing itself. The World Health Organization, says COVID is here to stay. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/is-the-covid-pandemic-over-no-and-its-scary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:47:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Negative COVID-19 tests, but still have a cough? It could be inflammation in the airways. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/persistent-cough-after-illness/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Negative COVID-19 tests, but still have a cough? It could be inflammation in the airways. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/persistent-cough-after-illness/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2024 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season is slowly approaching and everything you need to know to be a part of it is right here. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-2024-black-lake-sturgeon-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[There is a vicious intestinal parasite that is causing problems for many people throughout the country, including in Michigan.
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      <description><![CDATA[Symptoms to watch out for with the new, highly transmittable COVID-19 HV.1 variant in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/new-covid-19-variant-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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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>MDHHS: Michigan Is Entering Post-Surge &amp; Recovery Phase Of Covid 19</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-covid-mask/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:57:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services declares that the state is currently in the 'Post-Surge & Recovery Phase' of Covid 19, mask recommendations are being updated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-covid-mask/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services declares that the state is currently in the &apos;Post-Surge &amp; Recovery Phase&apos; of Covid 19, mask recommendations are being updated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-covid-mask/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kent County Part Of Michigan’s Free Covid Test Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:48:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Covid tests are coming to at-risk households in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-part-of-michigans-free-covid-test-program/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Covid tests are coming to at-risk households in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-part-of-michigans-free-covid-test-program/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why Hasn’t Kent County Updated The Covid Calculator?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:18:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's not easy to find out when you can go back to work after Covid in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-mi-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s not easy to find out when you can go back to work after Covid in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-mi-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>“Stay Safe, Michigan. We’ll Get Through This Together.”</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/whitmer-covid-tiktok/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:39:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whitmer went to TikTok to inform constituents about her husband Marc Mallory and her latest thoughts on Covid.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitmer-covid-tiktok/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whitmer went to TikTok to inform constituents about her husband Marc Mallory and her latest thoughts on Covid.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/whitmer-covid-tiktok/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s First Case of the Omicron Variant is Found in Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:03:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's first positive case of the omicron variant of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-case-of-the-omicron-variant-is-found-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s first positive case of the omicron variant of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-case-of-the-omicron-variant-is-found-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Griffins Announce New Policies And Protocols For 2021-22 Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2021-22 season opener for the Grand Rapids Griffins is this Friday, October 15th and there are some new policies in place for fans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-griffins-announce-new-policies-and-protocols-for-2021-22-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2021-22 season opener for the Grand Rapids Griffins is this Friday, October 15th and there are some new policies in place for fans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-griffins-announce-new-policies-and-protocols-for-2021-22-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan School Board Defies Public Health Recommendations During Covid Outbreak At Wayland Schools</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:49:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As students have returned to in-person learning across West Michigan, many districts are now dealing with Covid outbreaks. Local health departments have been monitoring the situations across the area, but on Monday one local school board defied Health Department recommendations while cases surge in their local district. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-school-board-defies-public-health-recommendations-during-covid-outbreak-at-wayland-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As students have returned to in-person learning across West Michigan, many districts are now dealing with Covid outbreaks. Local health departments have been monitoring the situations across the area, but on Monday one local school board defied Health Department recommendations while cases surge in their local district. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-school-board-defies-public-health-recommendations-during-covid-outbreak-at-wayland-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>‘Coughing Karen’ Loses Job After Seen Coughing on People in Store [VIDEO]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/coughing-karen-loses-job-after-seen-coughing-on-people-in-store-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:38:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A woman from Scottsdale has lost her job after she was seen on camera coughing on others while grocery shopping. <a href="https://wgrd.com/coughing-karen-loses-job-after-seen-coughing-on-people-in-store-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A woman from Scottsdale has lost her job after she was seen on camera coughing on others while grocery shopping. <a href="https://wgrd.com/coughing-karen-loses-job-after-seen-coughing-on-people-in-store-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Public Schools Recommending Masks</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:57:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools are set to begin classes on August 24 and the district is updating families on its CoVid recommendations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance heading into the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-recommending-masks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools are set to begin classes on August 24 and the district is updating families on its CoVid recommendations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance heading into the school year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-schools-recommending-masks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Need Help? $39 Million Available To Low Income Kent County Residents for Rent &amp; Utilities</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness is currently taking applications from Kent County residents who need help paying for rent or utilities. $39 million will be given out to those in need as part of COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA). <a href="https://wgrd.com/need-help-39-million-available-to-low-income-kent-county-residents-for-rent-utilities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness is currently taking applications from Kent County residents who need help paying for rent or utilities. $39 million will be given out to those in need as part of COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA). <a href="https://wgrd.com/need-help-39-million-available-to-low-income-kent-county-residents-for-rent-utilities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk Is a Go, If We Meet Vax Goals</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/2021-mackinac-bridge-walk-is-a-go-if-we-meet-vax-goals/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 20:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a virtual public meeting on Tuesday morning, Mackinac Bridge Authority is still tentatively planning to hold the annual Labor Day walk. But at this time, the walk will only take place if 70% of the state is vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2021-mackinac-bridge-walk-is-a-go-if-we-meet-vax-goals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a virtual public meeting on Tuesday morning, Mackinac Bridge Authority is still tentatively planning to hold the annual Labor Day walk. But at this time, the walk will only take place if 70% of the state is vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2021-mackinac-bridge-walk-is-a-go-if-we-meet-vax-goals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Public Meeting Will Help Decide Fate Of 2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 15:43:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Mackinac Bridge Authority is still trying to decide whether or not the annual Labor Day walk should take place as we appear to round the corner in the current pandemic. They will be holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday to get the public's input. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mackinac-bridge-walk-still-uncertain-for-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Mackinac Bridge Authority is still trying to decide whether or not the annual Labor Day walk should take place as we appear to round the corner in the current pandemic. They will be holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday to get the public&apos;s input. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mackinac-bridge-walk-still-uncertain-for-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Pharmacist Called Out A Guy Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards, So He Was Fired</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/a-pharmacist-called-out-a-guy-selling-fake-covid-19-vaccination-cards-so-he-was-fired/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:29:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mississippi pharmacist Savannah Malm called out a man online for posting videos of him making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-pharmacist-called-out-a-guy-selling-fake-covid-19-vaccination-cards-so-he-was-fired/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mississippi pharmacist Savannah Malm called out a man online for posting videos of him making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-pharmacist-called-out-a-guy-selling-fake-covid-19-vaccination-cards-so-he-was-fired/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>‘The Last Cruise’ Documentary Takes You Back To The Early Days Of The COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
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Source: CBS Local
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He built a Matterhorn inspired rollercoaster in his backyard and it's seriously impressive.
Source: ABC 7
 
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      <description><![CDATA[Kings Food Markets CEO Judy Spires has decided to give out her own personal cellphone number to people who want to complain about having to wear a mask, so that her employees won't have to deal with as much harassment.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kings Food Markets CEO Judy Spires has decided to give out her own personal cellphone number to people who want to complain about having to wear a mask, so that her employees won&apos;t have to deal with as much harassment.
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24-year-old Austin Donley purchased a cardboard cutout of his own face to be put in the stands during Dodgers games and catcher Will Smith hit it with a home run during a game. In return, Donley was sent a signed bat with a note that read, “Sorry I hit you in the face... <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-happens-when-home-run-ball-hits-a-cardboard-cutout-fan-in-the-face/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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24-year-old Austin Donley purchased a cardboard cutout of his own face to be put in the stands during Dodgers games and catcher Will Smith hit it with a home run during a game. In return, Donley was sent a signed bat with a note that read, &ldquo;Sorry I hit you in the face... <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-happens-when-home-run-ball-hits-a-cardboard-cutout-fan-in-the-face/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Doubting whether or not your face mask is really working? This guy shows just how effective they really are.
His name is Uncle Rob, and he decided to see just how effective masks can be in protecting you (and others) from coughs and sneezes... <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-guy-will-show-you-how-effective-masks-are-using-fire-beer-and-aerosol-cans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Doubting whether or not your face mask is really working? This guy shows just how effective they really are.
His name is Uncle Rob, and he decided to see just how effective masks can be in protecting you (and others) from coughs and sneezes... <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-guy-will-show-you-how-effective-masks-are-using-fire-beer-and-aerosol-cans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:19:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Just a couple weeks from graduating a young man has lost his life to the Coronavirus. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-western-michigan-university-student-has-died-from-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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