COVID-19 testing may not matter for individuals. But for public health, it's key   Officials have been vocal in Michigan when it comes to coronavirus testing. They are making it clear there are not enough tests and, even when someone is tested, the results take too long to receive. While testing isn't crucial for individual patients, because it won't really change treatment plans, it is essential from a public health perspective. But we still don't have the necessary resources, experts say. MORE ►Michigan's coronavirus numbers now at 6,498 ►Coronavirus 'hot spot' in Detroit expected to grow, mayor says ►Follow complete coverage of the impact of coronavirus on Michigan

  

Michigan's shoreline towns struggle to survive Great Lakes high water   Beaches along Lake Michigan are starting to disappear as high water levels swallow up Great Lakes shoreline. The noticeable change to our state's beach towns is starting to make residents nervous. Not only are they worried about their own properties, they are concerned for the future of their communities. If beachgoers don't show up, what will become of towns with economies centered on summer tourism? MORE ►Numbers show impact of Michigan coastline flooding and erosion from high water ►As the Great Lakes surge to record heights, coastal areas face a time of reckoning

Fsta Could Michigan football play in an empty Big House this fall? hat  Sure, fall is still far away. But it isn't too far away for people to start speculating about how coronavirus could impact football season. Is it really a possibility that the Wolverines could play inside the Big House with no fans in the seats? No decisions have been made yet, of course, but Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel did mention it as one potential option during a recent interview. MORE ►Michigan makes Final Four in our mock NCAA Tournament; voting open

  

Texas ER doctor explains how his hospital is handling COVID-19     Many health professionals are coming forward to talk about how their work has changed during the coronavirus pandemic. One Texas ER doctor explains it like this -- it is like every city in the state got hit with a hurricane at the same time. In this video, Dr. Cedric Dark explains how his hospital is dealing with COVID-19. MORE ►Detroit will see a 'tsunami' of coronavirus cases ►Michigan braces for shortage of hospital beds and supplies as coronavirus cases rise