October 19, 2020 It’s a coronavirus strategy gaining traction among some Republicans: In lieu of waiting for a vaccine, let the virus run its course among younger, healthy people to create herd immunity. Last week, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (seen above) said he believes “an element of herd immunity” needs to happen in the state. But health experts disagree. Shirkey’s comments on herd immunity drew a forceful rebuke in the form of a letter signed by five nationally prominent medical experts, who said that prevention is a much more viable strategy. We have a look at some of the reasons the experts aren't on board with the herd immunity strategy when it comes to COVID-19. MORE One of the owners of Ann Arbor's iconic Blind Pig music venue is featured in a new campaign ad supporting Joe Biden. You might have spotted the new commercial if you watched the Lions game yesterday (more on that below). In the one-minute spot, Joe Malcoun blames the economic inactivity of the business on President Donald Trump. “For 50 years, the Blind Pig has been open and crowded, but right now it’s an empty room,” says Malcoun in the ad. “This is the reality of Trump’s COVID response." You can see the full ad here: MORE ►Behind enemy lines: What it's like to be a Trump supporter in liberal Ann Arbor The alleged plot to instigate a civil war by kidnapping Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, attacking the state Capitol and killing police officers has raised new concerns about domestic terror groups hiding in plain sight. Experts who research online radicalization and anti-government extremism said the 2020 election could inspire more activity ranging from armed poll watchers to demonstrations that carry the risk of violence. We spoke with various experts who explained their concerns about Election Day. MORE ►Open carry of firearms banned at Michigan polling places on Election Day Yesterday was the best we've seen the Detroit Lions play in quite some time. Sure, they didn't have very threatening opponents in the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that isn't totally the point here. The Lions didn't just win -- they started doing things fans have been begging for for quite some time. They ran the football and stopped the run. They created turnovers and converted them into touchdowns. By God, they even rushed the passer. It was a satisfying game to watch, for sure. MORE The church started in a one-room schoolhouse in 1868. It grew from 14 people, taking hold in the Clark Lake community of farmers and locals through years of change. Its pastors baptized congregation members in the very lake it looks across. It faced fires, it weathered vacationers coming and going. But the 152-year-old Clarklake Community Church won’t survive much longer, its congregation members said. In early August, they voted to dissolve their beloved organization and leave their home on Hyde Road. The last service is set for Dec. 27.MORE Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive To ensure receipt of our emails, please add newsletters@update.mlive to your address book or safe sender list. |