Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak in Michigan on March 14, 2020:
-- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 12 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Sunday evening, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 45. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also announced the Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting weight restrictions on trucks to allow suppliers to quickly restock stores. GET DETAILS HERE
-- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to restrict businesses from price gouging. The order, which goes into effect Monday morning and will last until April 13, states "that if a business or individual has acquired any product from a retailer, the business or individual must not resell that product in Michigan at a price that is grossly in excess of the purchase price of the product." GET DETAILS HERE
-- Health officials have identified potential coronavirus exposure sites as the number of cases of infection in the state continues to climb. Anyone who was present at the locations on the dates and times listed should be especially alert for symptoms of coronavirus, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. GET DETAILS HERE.
-- SAE International has canceled the WCX 2020 World Congress Experience, which was originally scheduled for April 21-23 at the TCF Center in Detroit. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says "this is an event that had always put a lot of money into the Detroit economy in terms of hotels and restaurants." GET DETAILS HERE
-- Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the virus. The Pistons played the Utah Jazz in Detroit a week ago, days before Utah's Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell became the first two NBA players to test positive. Wood has said he is going to be fine.
-- The NCAA Tournament's "Selection Sunday" show was scheduled to happen Sunday, but since the event was canceled, the NCAA has since announced it will not reveal a hypothetical bracket, as many fans had been calling for.
-- A teacher at Detroit Osborn High School has tested positive for the virus and officials with the Detroit Public Schools Community District are urging anyone who may have come into contact with the teacher to self-quarantine and check themselves for symptoms.
-- The three main symptoms of coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath.
-- In order to mitigate risk of spreading COVID-19, everyone is encouraged to take action to reduce the spread, including: wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; avoid handshakes; avoid contact with people who are sick; and stay home when you are sick.
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-- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched a statewide hotline to respond to health-related questions about coronavirus. Public health experts will answer health-related questions about COVID-19, and can also direct residents and providers to the right resources. GET DETAILS HERE
