Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Ford delays implementation of hybrid work model, keeps most employees at home due to COVID-19
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
U.S. extends border restrictions to non-essential travel with Canada and Mexico until Sept. 21
Canada opened its border to vaccinated Americans earlier in August.
Canada opened its border to vaccinated Americans earlier in August.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Planning to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what to know as you plan your trip
If you are planning to travel during the surge of delta variant COVID-19 cases, there's some things you should know.
If you are planning to travel during the surge of delta variant COVID-19 cases, there's some things you should know.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Michigan AG reaches agreement with '90 Day Fiancé' participant who made fake COVID-19 prevention claims
Dana Nessel reached an agreement with Stephanie Davison, a Michigan business owner and participant of “90 Day Fiancé," after she made claims that her products prevented COVID-19.
Dana Nessel reached an agreement with Stephanie Davison, a Michigan business owner and participant of “90 Day Fiancé," after she made claims that her products prevented COVID-19.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Masks in Michigan: Face coverings urged in workplaces, schools
There are no mask mandates in Michigan, but some state departments are strongly encouraging people to wear face coverings.
There are no mask mandates in Michigan, but some state departments are strongly encouraging people to wear face coverings.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
COVID-19 vaccine required to attend AEG Presents concerts at Royal Oak Music Theatre, Masonic Temple
AEG Presents announced that its venues, including the Royal Oak Music Theatre or the Masonic Temple, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to attend concerts.
AEG Presents announced that its venues, including the Royal Oak Music Theatre or the Masonic Temple, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to attend concerts.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
COVID-19 in Michigan: Cases, vaccine rates, and virus transmission risk
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan right now.
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan right now.