Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Meadow Brook Hall offers COVID safe historic house tours
Meadow Brook Hall offers COVID safe tours of the historical site.
Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check
While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
Should I be worried if I received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?
The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clots were reported in six women.
Doctor: Risk of blood clots from Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is ‘one in a million event’
A Michigan doctor reiterated that the chances of experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms are very rare after the CDC and FDA recommended pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to blood clotting.
Why the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is paused
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being paused in most places due to blood clotting identified in 6 women out of almost 7 million Americans who have been vaccinated.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Ted Nugent asks why we weren't locked down for 'COVID 1 through 18'
The 72-year-old musician with roots in Michigan asked the question during a live video last week. The claim, initially believed to be a hoax was confirmed true by the fact-checking website snopes.
Mom creates 'The Down Syndrome Diary' to help struggling parents
Jamie Freeman, the creator of 'The Down Syndrome Diary,' says she will donate copies of her book to hospitals and doctors' offices to help parents work through their child's diagnosis.
Samaritan Center clinic hopes to bridge vaccine gap in Detroit
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, about 23% of Detroit residents have received their first vaccine shot. The Samaritan Center Clinic is hoping to raise the numbers of those vaccinated.
Dining-in discouraged by Whitmer due to Covid surge, leaving restaurants in tough spot
With 58 outbreaks tied to indoor dining in the past week, Gov. Whitmer is urging people to get carry out rather than eat inside.
US suicides fell nearly 6% in 2020, defying COVID-19 pandemic expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.
A free new program is helping women get back into the workforce
The group meets a couple of times a week - building camaraderie and self-confidence as well as the skills necessary, to get out into the workforce.
Unemployment increase, stimulus to blame for job openings
"The problem is we can't get the help that we need to cover the (jobs) we have," said Nancy Streetman, A&W co-owner.
Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds
Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.