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A doctor who has been dealing with the coronavirus for nine months says we would've been better off if tighter restrictions were put in place and stayed in place.  Beaumont Dr. Matthew Sims, director of Infectious Disease Research, also told WWJ's Brooke Allen a kiss on New Years Eve could spread the virus.  

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, but it'll be unlike anything we're used to. No packed crowds in major cities including New York's Times Square. WWJ's Jason Scott spoke live with Reporter Kristie Keleshian, who's been covering the latest for our sister station WCBS in New York:

WWJ's Jason Scott spoke live with CBS News Correspondent Jim Krasula on new developments on the COVID-19 vaccine front.

For 10 years, WWJ and ARISE Detroit have partnered to bring you stories about the city's neighborhoods.  This year's program looks at how non-profits and other community groups are staying relevant during the pandemic. Plus social justice and equity in Detroit.  WWJ's Stephanie Davis and Luther Keith, ARISE Detroit's Executive Director are joined by Leslie Andrews, Vice Chair of ARISE Detroit,  Attorney Erin Keith from the Detroit Justice Center, Gerald Davis, President of the Thursday Luncheon Group and Bishop Edgar Vann from Second Ebenezer Church. 

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that provides $106 million dollars to small businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  But she also vetoed some funding for the unemployed.  Listen to what the Governor said during her last briefing of the year.