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Articles from the April 9, 2020 edition


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  • Surviving Covid-19 An interview with State Rep. Tyrone Carter

    Gina Steward, Telegram Publisher|Apr 9, 2020

    The Telegram Newspaper sat down for an interview with State Representative Tyrone Carter. Since he tested positive for the coronavirus last month we wanted to use this opportunity to share first hand with the community what it was like to survive Covid-19 First, how are you feeling today? I am almost 100% recovered. It's been a journey, but I am feeling fine. What symptoms did you have that made you think you had the virus? I had a fever of 102 degrees, chills (teeth chattering and I couldn't...

  • Signs COVID-19 is Disproportionately Impacting African Americans Grow Larger

    Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Correspondent|Apr 9, 2020

    In a letter dated February 4, and sent to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) said comprehensive demographic data on people tested or treated for the virus that causes COVID-19 doesn't exist. Cities with large black populations have now emerged as new hot spots for the spread of the virus. They include Houston, New York, Detroit and New Orleans. Nearly 70 percent of the COVID-19 deaths in New Orleans have been African...

  • Governor Whitmer extends Shutdown

    Apr 9, 2020

    DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday extended through April 30 the stay-at-home order she has in place in the state to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The executive order she signed limits gatherings and travel, and requires all workers who are not necessary to protect life to stay at home, while imposing more stringent limitations on stores to reduce foot traffic. "Michigan has the third highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, and we're still on the up...

  • Tithes & Offerings?

    Pastor Overall, Pastor Runner for Christ Ministries|Apr 9, 2020

    Church, don't let the Devil trick you. Just because you are not going to the church house Jesus still expects you to tithe and give offerings. The Lords' work in this world still continues even though we are not in one of His houses on earth. The Lord knows what we have and what we don't have. All He expects us to do is what we can do. 2nd Corinthians 8:12 Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don't have. At the beginning of...

  • Support Local Small Businesses Now When They Need Us

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Apr 9, 2020

    Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a "Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives" order on Monday, March 23, and the order went into effect in our state the following day. The goal was to stop the spread of the coronavirus, while preventing the state's healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. The order also meant that Michigan businesses deemed "nonessential" were instructed to suspend in-person operations, with the exception of those in law enforcement, healthcare, and food handling and...

  • During COVID-19, Take Simple Steps to Establish a New Normal

    Apr 9, 2020

    (StatePoint) It's always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important. "At this particular moment -- challenging as it may be -- it is very important for all of us as individuals to recognize that our actions can and do have a collective impact," says Dr. Patrice...