Detroit/ Community & Society
Published on April 21, 2020
Top Detroit news: Coronavirus victim denied tests, hospital care; COVID-19 devastates police forcePhoto: Jayanta Debnath/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Detroit.

Family ravaged by coronavirus begged for tests, hospital care, but was repeatedly denied

Gary Fowler went to the emergency rooms of three metro Detroit hospitals in the weeks leading up to his death, begging for a coronavirus test.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Coronavirus devastates Detroit police, from chief on down

The force reeled as hundreds of officers were infected or quarantined, and an initial drop in crime suddenly reversed with a spate of shootings.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Man dies after speeding car slams into tree

Police said the 32-year-old victim lost control of his 2018 Dodge Charger and crashed at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the 4500 block of McClellan Avenue.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Hospitals collecting patient data to create coronavirus registry, help determine best treatments

Blue Cross Blue Shield and nearly 30 Michigan hospitals are partnering to collect COVID-19 patient data and use it to create a comprehensive registry that will help determine best care practices in treating patients.

Read the full story on www.theoaklandpress.com.

Police seek drive-by shooting suspect

Detroit police are looking for a shooter after a man was struck while standing in his driveway Sunday night.

Read the full story on Graham Media: ClickOnDetroit.


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