UPDATE: There's now a hotline set up for local people who got steroid shots linked to the fungal meningitis outbreak.
Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Associates of Northern Michigan is one of four facilities that received and administered the steroid shots for back pain.
The hotline is for anyone who got the shot after May 1st and has questions, but do not show any symptoms like headache, fever, nausea, a stiff neck, dizziness or confusion.
Anyone with symptoms after getting the shot should get medical help immediately.
The hotline number is 231-935-2199.
So far there have been 29 cases and 3 deaths in the state; none are in Northern Michigan.
That's up from the 25 cases that were reported, yesterday.
The CDC says 13,000 people have been exposed to the illness.
137 people over five states have become infected, including 12 deaths.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:44 GMT
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Manistee County business fire. The fire at Garlets Corner Restaurant in Wellston started around 1:30 this morning. Multiple crews are still on
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Wexford County business fire.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:13 GMT
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:00:33 GMT
President Obama has approved Governor Snyder's request that a major disaster area be declared for 16 counties across Michigan. That includes Newaygo and Osceola county. Severe flooding caused millions
President Obama has approved Governor Snyder's request that a major disaster area be declared for 16 counties across Michigan. That includes Newaygo and Osceola county. Severe flooding caused millions
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:50:53 GMT
A famous face from Hollywood made an appearance in northern Michigan tonight, hoping to make a difference in a community he has grown to love. John C. Reilly, the star of movies like Step Brothers, Walk
A famous face from Hollywood made an appearance in northern Michigan tonight, hoping to make a difference in a community he has grown to love. John C. Reilly, the star of movies like Step Brothers, Walk
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:20:10 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:58:54 GMT
It's the next steps in the Sabin Dam removal. It's what two Northern Michigan boards of commissioners worked together on again tonight. The Grand Traverse County Commission and the Road Commission
It's the next steps in the Sabin Dam removal. It's what two Northern Michigan boards of commissioners worked together on again tonight. The Grand Traverse County Commission and the Road Commission
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