When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19?
Using an at-home Covid test too early in your illness may give you an inaccurate result.
Using an at-home Covid test too early in your illness may give you an inaccurate result.
Michigan State University requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative test to attend athletic, arts events
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctors concerned about COVID-19 omicron variant as students return to school
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
'The Adventure Begins': University of Michigan Hospital welcomes first baby of 2022
The University of Michigan's first baby of the year is Simon, who arrived at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
The University of Michigan's first baby of the year is Simon, who arrived at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
New Year's resolutions -- How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gyms
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Are at-home COVID-19 tests accurate and do they detect the omicron variant?
How accurate are at-home COVID-19 tests and will they detect the omicron variant? Before you order at-home tests, there are some things to know.
How accurate are at-home COVID-19 tests and will they detect the omicron variant? Before you order at-home tests, there are some things to know.
Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
Michigan breaks single-day COVID-19 case record -- Here's what to know about the virus this week
Michigan set a new record for single-day COVID-19 cases this week.
Michigan set a new record for single-day COVID-19 cases this week.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
How long do you need to isolate if you have COVID-19? -- CDC changes isolation, quarantine guidelines
How long do you need to isolate for if you have COVID-19? Do you need to quarantine for if you are exposed to Covid? It depends, the CDC said.
How long do you need to isolate for if you have COVID-19? Do you need to quarantine for if you are exposed to Covid? It depends, the CDC said.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
'We're at a breaking point': Metro Detroit COVID-19 testing sites short-staffed as workers catch virus
COVID-19 testing locations in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with demand for tests as staff catch the virus.
COVID-19 testing locations in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with demand for tests as staff catch the virus.
Metro Detroit COVID-19 testing sites running low on supplies as demand surges
Some COVID-19 test sites in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with a demand for tests. There are also concerns about a limited number of testing supplies, too.
Some COVID-19 test sites in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with a demand for tests. There are also concerns about a limited number of testing supplies, too.