COVID-19
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April 27, 2020
U-M survey paints grim economic picture for Detroiters
About half of Detroiters say they are more likely than not to run out of money in the next three months due to the COVID-19 crisis, says results from a U-M Detroit Metro Area Communities Study survey.
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April 27, 2020
Nursing homes ready for pandemics, but COVID-19 shows gaps
A new study by a U-M team that has worked to improve nursing home infection prevention for years shows that nursing homes were better prepared for this pandemic than the last one.
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April 25, 2020
Study explores COVID-19 anxiety, depression, substance use
Orders to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic have led to more adults consuming alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, says a new U-M study that tracked behaviors after the pandemic started.
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April 24, 2020
Research universities lend expertise and support amid crisis
President Mark Schlissel joined his counterparts from Michigan State and Wayne State universities in a tele-town hall to discuss what their institutions are doing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 23, 2020
Face shield design guides makers in addressing PPE shortage
A face shield design shared recently by Michigan Medicine and the College of Engineering sets a standard of quality for 3-D printing protective gear to extend the life of virus-filtering N95 masks.
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April 23, 2020
University releases guide for nonprofits seeking public assistance
A new resource guide developed by U-M’s Youth Policy Lab offers timely information for Michigan nonprofits providing emergency response services as a result of COVID-19.
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April 22, 2020
Releasing older prisoners with violent records poses little crime risk
A U-M study indicates that many prisoners with violent records are actually at little risk of committing further crime — especially the older prisoners most at risk from COVID-19.
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April 22, 2020
U-M startup’s work could aid COVID-19 antibody test
COVID-19 antibody testing that’s portable, fast, cheap and precise could be possible with a microfluidic device invented at U-M and developed by U-M startup Optofluidic Bioassay.
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April 22, 2020
Details about voluntary furloughs and reduction in hours
Learn more about the voluntary furlough and reduction-in-hours programs for staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Requests to participate must be made between April 27 and May 8.
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April 21, 2020
Michigan Medicine issues message regarding U-M finances
Michigan Medicine CEO Marschall Runge outlined actions the health system will take to reduce the financial impact of COVID-19. Leaders of UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint sent similar messages to their employees.
