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Posted inSystems Repair

How poop became one of Detroit’s best tools to fight pandemics

Avatar photo by Koby Levin July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

In April of 2020, when COVID-19 seemed to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time, Brijen Miyani, a doctoral student at Michigan State University, drove to Detroit to hunt for the virus in the sewers.

Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

How one Bangladeshi family’s lifeline of support was disrupted by the pandemic

by Nargis Rahman July 21, 2021October 11, 2023
Posted inPlanet Detroit

COVID-19 brings renewed urgency to the fight over Detroit’s air quality

by Brian Allnutt May 24, 2021October 11, 2023
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Still battling COVID-19, Michigan braces for an unprecedented flu season

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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Your definitive guide to Detroit’s virtual events

by Allison Jacobs June 22, 2020October 11, 2023
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

COVID-19 was Michigan’s leading cause of death in April, over heart disease and cancer

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak May 18, 2020October 11, 2023
Belle Isle
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Belle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than ever

by Detour Contributor May 12, 2020October 11, 2023
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Feeling acute economic pain during COVID-19 crisis, many Detroiters think they’ll be broke by summer

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak April 29, 2020October 11, 2023
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

COVID-19 is not caused by 5G technology. Here’s what’s up with that rumor.

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak April 24, 2020October 11, 2023
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends stay at home order until may 15
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

FAQ: Michigan’s stay-at-home order is extended until May 15. Here’s everything you need to know.

by Detour Contributor April 24, 2020October 11, 2023

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