Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month

Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

Whitmer's multi-billion dollar COVID-19 recovery plan sends money to schools, businesses

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an economic plan aimed at further propping up the state's economy and boosting operations in Michigan's public health, business and education systems.

CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'

Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.

Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?

Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.

Covid-19 vaccinations rescheduled due to shortage in Wayne County

Wayne County Public Health is forced to reschedule vaccination appointments because of a depleted supply of the Pfizer-made COVID-19 vaccine received from the State of Michigan according to county health officials. 

Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.

US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world

The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.

Michigan health officials identify new, more contagious COVID-19 strain in Washtenaw County

The first case in Michigan of the new COVID strain has been identified in an adult woman in Washtenaw county. Two new cases were in contact with the woman, but health officials aren't sure if they're carrying the new variant.

'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan

On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.