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Keep track of Northeast Michigan’s COVID-19 data

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. VACCINES NOTE: The “target” listed above is based on the 70% of a community’s population 16 and older that should get vaccinated to generate enough “herd immunity” to end the pandemic emergency. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines -- the most widely available in Northeast Michigan -- each require two shots, doubling the number of doses needed to hit ...

ACC to hold May 6 drive-through commencement

ALPENA — Alpena Community College officials announced on Monday a drive-through commencement ceremony will be held for graduates this spring. The graduation ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. May 6 at the Alpena campus. Although large public gatherings are still not advisable because of ...

Thunder Bay Junior High to transition to remote learning Tuesday

ALPENA -- Thunder Bay Junior High School will transition to remote learning Tuesday because of a confirmed COVID-19 infection that has potential to cause widespread transmission. Alpena Public Schools Parent Involvement Coordinator Lee Fitzpatrick said in an email to parents today the ...

Schools preparing to begin state testing during pandemic

ALPENA — School districts in Northeast Michigan are preparing to administer state tests to students amid the latest surge of coronavirus. Some Northeast Michigan school districts plan to move forward with the required testing next week, while other schools will be relying on alternate ...

Tests down, cases up in Alpena County

ALPENA -- The number of coronavirus tests administered is down among Alpena County residents, while positive tests stay in the double digits, according to state data. In April, an average of 60 Alpena County residents have been tested per day, down from a daily average of 69 per day in ...

COVID-19 variant identified in Alpena County

ALPENA -- Local public health officials on Thursday reported the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been identified in four Alpena County residents, who have completed isolation. The infections were identified through routine active surveillance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human ...