Specific coronavirus precautions urged by Michigan health officials hat  Health professionals are sharing the best ways to stay safe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Heeding the advice of medical professionals is the most important for at-risk populations, including people over 60 and those who are immunocompromised. This list gives specific recommendations for those populations, as well as individuals, families, schools and workplaces. MORE ►Gov. Whitmer urges residents to slow spread of COVID-19 with new guidelines ►CDC warns those over 60: 'Stock up' and stay home as coronavirus spreads ►Follow complete coverage of the impact of coronavirus on Michigan

  

Whitmer to Trump: Open Obamacare enrollment during COVID-19 threat   Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Donald Trump to open a special enrollment period for uninsured people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act as coronavirus concerns continue. According to the latest U.S. Census data, more than 530,000 Michigan residents were without health insurance in 2018. MORE ►$25 million for coronavirus preparedness approved in Michigan Senate ►Members of Congress close Michigan offices due to coronavirus concerns

Fsta Traverse City pier owner says 'no' to Great Lakes cruise ships hat  The entity that owns the only port capable of welcoming a cruise ship in Traverse City has decided against it. Viking Cruises planned to stop in the northwest Lower Peninsula city seven times in 2022 when they start Great Lakes cruises, but the board of the Discovery Center, which owns the pier, has voted against it. MORE ►Viking cruise line planning Great Lakes expeditions

  

Gale-force gusts up to 50 mph will contribute to Great Lakes erosion     Winds overnight and into today are expected to cause waves contributing to shoreline erosion on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Gusts for the storm were predicted at 45 mph to 50 mph. Areas expected to be impacted include Petoskey, Charlevoix, Frankfort, Leland, Manistee, Grand Marais and the Keweenaw Peninsula. MORE ►Wreckage from shoreline erosion creates hazard on Michigan beaches ► How houses falling into the Great Lakes impacts all of Michigan