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      <title>Michigan Health Department Gets Shout Out on John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:18:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight on the the Medicare system in the U.S., John Oliver praised the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-health-department-john-oliver/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how local emergency response agencies in West Michigan are championing safe sleep practices for newborns. Learn how they're supporting new parents in providing a secure sleeping environment. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-first-responders-get-new-training-to-help-save-newborns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover how local emergency response agencies in West Michigan are championing safe sleep practices for newborns. Learn how they&apos;re supporting new parents in providing a secure sleeping environment. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-first-responders-get-new-training-to-help-save-newborns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan: Child Confirmed to Have Measles, Make Sure You’re Vaccinated</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:41:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A child in Michigan is confirmed to have a case of measles. Make sure you and your family members are up to date on your vaccinations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-child-confirmed-to-have-measles-make-sure-youre-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A child in Michigan is confirmed to have a case of measles. Make sure you and your family members are up to date on your vaccinations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-child-confirmed-to-have-measles-make-sure-youre-vaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Leads The Nation In Online Betting Activity In 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:51:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the realm of sports betting, Michigan is a force to be reckoned with. The state's residents splurged $3.5 billion on wagers in 2023, with a whopping $1.92 billion of that sum being spent online. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-online-gambling-top-state-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the realm of sports betting, Michigan is a force to be reckoned with. The state&apos;s residents splurged $3.5 billion on wagers in 2023, with a whopping $1.92 billion of that sum being spent online. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-online-gambling-top-state-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>ALERT-Health Officials Confirm Infectious Disease Now In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:04:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials in Michigan warn of a highly contagious disease now confirmed in the state.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/measles-case-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Health officials in Michigan warn of a highly contagious disease now confirmed in the state.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/measles-case-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>ALERT: Michigan Officials Warn of Applesauce Pouches That May Contain Lead</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:18:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Check your pantry and fridge! Specific pouches of applesauce are being voluntarily recalled due to high levels of lead. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wanabana-applesauce-recall-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check your pantry and fridge! Specific pouches of applesauce are being voluntarily recalled due to high levels of lead. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wanabana-applesauce-recall-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Protect Yourself: These Two STIs Are On The Rise In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[STIs are on the rise in Michigan and these are the two most common STIs.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/protect-yourself-these-two-stis-are-on-the-rise-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[STIs are on the rise in Michigan and these are the two most common STIs.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/protect-yourself-these-two-stis-are-on-the-rise-in-michigan/">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>You Won’t Be Able to Use Your Michigan Bridge Card for 12 Hours This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:13:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Bridge Card system, which allows users to to buy food, use cash assistance benefits, and purchase WIC items will down for a portion of time this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-wont-be-able-to-use-your-michigan-bridge-card-for-12-hours-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Bridge Card system, which allows users to to buy food, use cash assistance benefits, and purchase WIC items will down for a portion of time this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-wont-be-able-to-use-your-michigan-bridge-card-for-12-hours-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>More Covid-19 Benefits On The Way For Those Struggling In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in October in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-covid-19-benefits-on-the-way-for-those-struggling-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in October in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-covid-19-benefits-on-the-way-for-those-struggling-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Man Urinates on Hospital Sign in West MI After Refusing to Wear a Mask [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:52:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The irony of it all? The man refused to wear a mask at the hospital his sick child was being cared for at. <a href="https://wgrd.com/man-urinates-on-hospital-sign-in-west-mi-after-refusing-to-wear-a-mask-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The irony of it all? The man refused to wear a mask at the hospital his sick child was being cared for at. <a href="https://wgrd.com/man-urinates-on-hospital-sign-in-west-mi-after-refusing-to-wear-a-mask-video/">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>Did You Go to the Ionia Free Fair? You May Need to Be Tested for COVID</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:55:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Attendees who tested positive were all symptomatic at the time of the fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-go-to-the-ionia-free-fair-you-may-need-to-be-tested-for-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Attendees who tested positive were all symptomatic at the time of the fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-go-to-the-ionia-free-fair-you-may-need-to-be-tested-for-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>400K COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan Are About to Expire in a Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:37:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The vaccination rate in the state has gone done almost every week since April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400k-covid-19-vaccines-in-michigan-are-about-to-expire-in-a-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The vaccination rate in the state has gone done almost every week since April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400k-covid-19-vaccines-in-michigan-are-about-to-expire-in-a-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Woman One Of Michigan’s Vaccine Lottery Winners</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:57:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services along with Governor Whitmer announced the first four winners in the MIShotToWin.com sweepstakes. West Michigan's Larita Lee of Wyoming was one of the $50,000 winners. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-woman-one-of-michigans-vaccine-lottery-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services along with Governor Whitmer announced the first four winners in the MIShotToWin.com sweepstakes. West Michigan&apos;s Larita Lee of Wyoming was one of the $50,000 winners. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-woman-one-of-michigans-vaccine-lottery-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MDHHS Reminds Michiganders To Be Safe With Fireworks This Holiday</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Independence Day weekend arrives, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is reminding those lighting their own fireworks to do so safely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdhhs-reminds-michiganders-to-be-safe-with-fireworks-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Independence Day weekend arrives, the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services is reminding those lighting their own fireworks to do so safely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdhhs-reminds-michiganders-to-be-safe-with-fireworks-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">&amp;#x1f4f7; Michael Smith</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kent County Officials Reminding People When They Still Need to Mask Up</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although most mask mandates and gathering limits have been lifted in Michigan, the Kent County Health Department is reminding folks that they may still need their masks, sometimes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-officials-reminding-people-when-they-still-need-to-mask-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Although most mask mandates and gathering limits have been lifted in Michigan, the Kent County Health Department is reminding folks that they may still need their masks, sometimes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-officials-reminding-people-when-they-still-need-to-mask-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">&amp;#x1f4f7; | Kent County Health Department</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Which Covid-19 Epidemic Orders Remain In Effect As Michigan ‘Opens Up’?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/which-covid-19-epidemic-orders-remain-in-effect-as-michigan-opens-up/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:11:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As of Tuesday, June 22nd, the State of Michigan is considered 'open' as nearly all Covid-19 mitigation orders have been rescinded, but a few remain according to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. <a href="https://wgrd.com/which-covid-19-epidemic-orders-remain-in-effect-as-michigan-opens-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As of Tuesday, June 22nd, the State of Michigan is considered &apos;open&apos; as nearly all Covid-19 mitigation orders have been rescinded, but a few remain according to the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services. <a href="https://wgrd.com/which-covid-19-epidemic-orders-remain-in-effect-as-michigan-opens-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Asking You To Please Not Eat The Lake Foam</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 15:37:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Michigan resort and lake towns prepare for the Memorial weekend holiday, the MDHHS & Michigan DNR are reminding folks to please avoid the lake foam on Michigan's inland waters.
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-asking-you-to-please-not-eat-the-lake-foam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Michigan resort and lake towns prepare for the Memorial weekend holiday, the MDHHS &amp; Michigan DNR are reminding folks to please avoid the lake foam on Michigan&apos;s inland waters.
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Sets Workplace Rules For Unvaccinated Staffers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 21:43:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This week is seeing many West Michigan businesses slowly get back to normal as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is allowing workers who had been working remotely, to return to offices and workplaces across the state. And while those fully vaccinated will have a more traditional workday experience, businesses across the state are also having to deal with those who have not yet completed the vaccination process. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-sets-workplace-rules-for-unvaccinated-staffers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This week is seeing many West Michigan businesses slowly get back to normal as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is allowing workers who had been working remotely, to return to offices and workplaces across the state. And while those fully vaccinated will have a more traditional workday experience, businesses across the state are also having to deal with those who have not yet completed the vaccination process. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-sets-workplace-rules-for-unvaccinated-staffers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">&amp;#x1f4f7; finwal</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s First Rabid Dog Since 2011 is Confirmed</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 20:12:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials with the state are reminding people the importance of getting your pets vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-rabid-dog-since-2011-is-confirmed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Health officials with the state are reminding people the importance of getting your pets vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-rabid-dog-since-2011-is-confirmed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Chief Doc: Primary Care Docs Should Give Vaccinations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 16:33:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of today's update on Coronavirus in Michigan, the state's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, is encouraging the state's primary care physicians to register as vaccine providers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-chief-doc-primary-care-docs-should-give-vaccinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of today&apos;s update on Coronavirus in Michigan, the state&apos;s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, is encouraging the state&apos;s primary care physicians to register as vaccine providers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-chief-doc-primary-care-docs-should-give-vaccinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Ties Vaccinations To Covid Restrictions</title>
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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.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-ties-vaccinations-to-covid-restrictions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <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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      <title>Michigan Will Move Forward with Johnson &amp; Johnson Vaccine</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A pause was put on the vaccine on April 13 after six women developed severe blood clots.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-move-forward-with-johnson-johnson-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A pause was put on the vaccine on April 13 after six women developed severe blood clots.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-move-forward-with-johnson-johnson-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Extends Mask Order, Expands it to Kids Two And Up</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:55:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended its epidemic order on gatherings and masks through May 24. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-extends-mask-order-expands-it-to-kids-two-and-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended its epidemic order on gatherings and masks through May 24. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-extends-mask-order-expands-it-to-kids-two-and-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:17:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The order was extended the same day it was announced that high school sports can restart, but was never made public. <a href="https://wgrd.com/restaurant-restrictions-in-michigan-extended-through-the-end-of-march/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:40:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Gordon, announced his resignation Friday afternoon.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/head-of-michigan-department-of-health-and-human-services-resigns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan residents over 65 and some essential frontline workers can start getting vaccinated for COVID-19 starting Monday, January 11, 2021. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-moving-to-next-phase-of-covid-19-vaccinations-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:03:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bars will only be able to serve alcohol to people who are seated at a table. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-are-allowed-to-reopen-in-michigan-effective-immediately/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bars will only be able to serve alcohol to people who are seated at a table. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-are-allowed-to-reopen-in-michigan-effective-immediately/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Treatment is expected to begin on Wednesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aerial-treatment-scheduled-for-west-mi-this-week-to-kill-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Treatment is expected to begin on Wednesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aerial-treatment-scheduled-for-west-mi-this-week-to-kill-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 02:51:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The mosquito-borne virus is outpacing last year's numbers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reschedule-outdoor-activities-due-to-eee-says-mi-health-department/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The mosquito-borne virus is outpacing last year&apos;s numbers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reschedule-outdoor-activities-due-to-eee-says-mi-health-department/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2020 strikes again. Or in this case, bites. <a href="https://wgrd.com/states-first-human-mosquito-borne-virus-of-2020-is-in-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[2020 strikes again. Or in this case, bites. <a href="https://wgrd.com/states-first-human-mosquito-borne-virus-of-2020-is-in-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Childhood Vaccinations Have Dropped in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:58:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials are also encouraging everyone 6 months and up to get their flu shots this fall. <a href="https://wgrd.com/childhood-vaccinations-have-dropped-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Health officials are also encouraging everyone 6 months and up to get their flu shots this fall. <a href="https://wgrd.com/childhood-vaccinations-have-dropped-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 02:39:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The worst part of summer has arrived. <a href="https://wgrd.com/first-case-of-west-nile-virus-reported-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 02:57:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Even though the text line was launched during the pandemic, it will continue in the future. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-launches-crisis-text-line-restore-for-michiganders/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Even though the text line was launched during the pandemic, it will continue in the future. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-launches-crisis-text-line-restore-for-michiganders/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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