Zika Virus in Michigan
There
have been 43 cases of the Zika virus confirmed in Michigan, according to the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Preliminary reports have shown
a possibility of 174 cases, as patients are showing symptoms of the disease but
have not yet been confirmed through testing. Jennifer Eisner with DHHS
commented all patients were infected while traveling and none required
hospitalization nor did any involve pregnant women.
Court of Claims Returns Flint Lawsuits
The
seven lawsuits filed in the Michigan Court of Claims that do not name Governor
Rick Snyder, state departments or state employees have been returned to the
Genesee Circuit Court. Initially, the plaintiffs in the seven cases mentioned
originally filed their cases in the Genesee Circuit Court, but the city of
Flint sought the transfer to the Court of Claims asserting the actions involved
in said cases were during a time where a state-appointed emergency manager was
in charge. Court of Claims Judge Mark Boonstra wrote in an opinion that
litigation involving city employees, in which several are named in these seven
lawsuits, should be handled by the Genesee Circuit Court.
Warning on Unpasteurized Milk
Department
of Health and Human Services officials warned residents of possible health
risks of consuming unpasteurized raw milk following two children being infected
with E. Coli. The two children are from Wayne and Oakland counties, and were
known to consume raw milk. Despite supposed health benefits, health experts
reiterate that unpasteurized milk presents potentially severe health issues,
especially in young children where E.Coli can affect kidney function.