Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Wayne State University moving classes online until Jan. 31 due to COVID-19 omicron variant
Wayne State University classes will be virtual through Jan. 31, 2022 due to the COVID-19 omicron spread and virus cases in the Detroit area.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Detroit extends COVID-19 testing hours at Joseph Walker Williams Rec Center for holiday season
People who work and live in Detroit can get free rapid Covid tests at the Joseph Walker Williams Rec Center. The test site has extended hours this week and next week.
Despite slight decrease in hospitalizations, Beaumont doctor concerned as COVID-19 surges in Michigan
Beaumont Dr. Nick Gilpin is concerned about the the COVID-19 pandemic during the holidays.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Mott's Children's Hospital shares Christmas cheer to patients who won't be home for the holidays
Right now Mott Children's Hospital is at capacity - with a lot of sick children. They won't be able to see loved ones or go home for the holidays, so tonight - the holidays came to them.
Omicron variant may hinder 2 leading drugs against COVID-19
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
Detroit tattoo shop hosts 'toys for tats' to help provide for children this Christmas
Motown Tattoo Company is offering a great toys for tats deal to help provide for children this Christmas.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Oakland County
The first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Oakland County has been confirmed by health officials.
Michigan hits another pandemic high for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Michigan has more than 4,400 adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
Michigan hits record high COVID-19 hospitalizations, majority are unvaccinated
Michigan's COVID-19 hospitalizations are the highest they've ever been and nearly all of them are people who have not been vaccinated.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
Whitmer seeks $300 million for COVID-19 testing at Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking for federal pandemic money to be allocated toward COVID-19 testing in Michigan schools.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Military medical teams headed to Michigan this week to help overwhelmed hospitals
Beaumont Dearborn is getting 22 military personnel to help relieve strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.