Stories tagged: "Thanksgiving"

Coronavirus In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Coronavirus Gov. Whitmer Extends Partial Shutdown for 12 More Days

A lengthened partial shutdown will give health officials time to understand new data coming in about how Thanksgiving travel contributed to the spread of the disease.

Associated Press Associated Press December 8, 2020 1:28 pm EST
Michigan Life Michiganders have a lot to be thankful for after a turbulent year.
Michigan Life ‘Ganders Give Thanks: Here’s What Michiganders Are Thankful For

Some are stuck away from home, while others see missing out on snow as good fortune. What are you thankful for this year?

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain November 25, 2020 1:02 pm EST
Opinion While Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers will still be on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Opinion Before You Have Your Big Thanksgiving, Listen to What These Doctors Have to Say

Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers will still be on the pandemic frontlines as you celebrate Thanksgiving. They have a plea for Americans this year.

Dr. Jafar Haghshenas Dr. Jafar Haghshenas Dr. Crisanto M. Torres Dr. Crisanto M. Torres Dr. Joseph V. Sakran Dr. Joseph V. Sakran November 24, 2020 10:49 am EST
Mental health
Mental health 5 Steps Toward Finding Gratitude in 2020

Michigan therapist and mom Erica Carulli shares her "cheat sheet" to help your family find gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Erica Carulli Erica Carulli November 23, 2020 5:22 pm EST
Mental health Solo Thanksgiving
Mental health Thanksgiving Is Going to Be Weird This Year. Here’s How to Cope.

A behavioral psychologist says the first step to coping with a different Thanksgiving is acknowledging the strangeness of the times.

Page Leggett Page Leggett November 23, 2020 1:02 pm EST

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Family READ: Gov. Whitmer’s Tips for Keeping Michiganders Safe This Holiday Season

From shopping small to limiting large gatherings, these tips can help slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep local businesses going this season.

Associated Press Associated Press November 20, 2020 10:26 am EST