The first mention of coronavirus published in the Tri-County Times was Sunday, Feb. 2. The story went live on myfenton.com Jan. 30 following an announcement on Twitter by the World Health Organization (WHO). At that time, the WHO had declared the 2019nCoV virus, referred to as the coronavirus, was then a public health emergency of international concern because of the global outbreak.
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âOn Jan. 30, WHO reported that there were 7,834 confirmed cases, including 7,736 in China. WHO also reported that 170 people had died, all of them from China. While the immediate risk of this new virus to the American public was believed to be low at that time, everyone was asked to do their part to help respond to this emerging public health threat.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Is Now Listed Wikipedia
Rolling Stone magazine. Well, Sheriff Chris Swanson just landed on the cover of
Rolling Stone, kinda.
The Genesee County Sheriff has found himself officially listed in Wikipedia. Swanson made headlines across the nation on May 30, 2020 during the George Floyd protests in Flint. Swanson removed his riot gear and marched with the protesters and uttered those now famous words Let s walk .
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Immediately he found himself featured on nationwide news programs from morning til night being quoted and admired by many. In a sense he was a local celebrity that took his show nationwide, and now he s got a spot in Wikipedia.
Two more people have been arrested by the Genesee County Sheriffâs Office task force that conducts undercover operations to catch human traffickers and people who plan to engage in sexual relations with children.
This unit, GHOST, also known as Genesse Human Oppression Strike Team, has now arrested 83 people this year.
âOur GHOST team has not stopped. Itâs called proactive policing,â said Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson during the Wednesday, Dec. 16 weekly briefing thatâs broadcasted on Facebook. âHuman trafficking, you know all too well in Genesee County, is a real threat to society, especially to the most vulnerable.â
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Morning Buzz: December 15
By: Lindsay Hoffman
and last updated 2020-12-15 10:35:22-05
1. Ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle kicks off on Friday.
The rink off Monroe Center will be open every day of the week, weather permitting, but there are some changes this year due to COVID-19.
The rink will only allow up to 25 skaters at one time, skating equipment will be sanitized after each use, and all operations will be done under tents outside.
Skaters must reserve their time in advance, they ll also have to wear a face mask and social distance.
Book a reservation, and read more about these changes on the rink s Facebook page.