Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Starting Monday everyone in Michigan 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Starting Monday, everyone 16 and older will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; Governor Whitmer encourages everyone to get vaccinated.
Soul Harvest Ministries provides 1000 pairs of new shoes to the community
Pastor Brenda Newell of Soul Harvest Ministries says they want to be the shoe resource for the Highland Park and Metro Detroit areas.
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes the 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique.
Health experts say they worry about the spread of COVID due to increased travel during Spring Break
Health experts fear the rise of COVID cases due to travel and many different variants that can spread.
Students encouraged to get COVID test before returning to school after spring break
Hundreds of people were at Stevenson High School to get free COVID 19 rapid test, including lots of students returning to school after spring break
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
Despite pandemic, study shows Americans optimistic about job market
"It is surprising, especially when one in three reports of the pandemic that we went through knocked them off course in their careers," he said.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’
Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Real-world study finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC says
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
More computer chip shortages cause auto plants to shut down
Automakers are facing a computer chip shortage that is likely to get worse.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Dog reunited with family after running from I-696 rollover crash
Bo, a 9-month-old German shepherd, is back home after running away from a rollover crash on I-696.
Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Mother without mask who hurled racist insults at worker won't apologize
The woman captured on video not wearing a mask inside a Lower East Side bagel shop and hurling racist slurs at a worker behind the counter said she won't apologize.