UPDATE: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, family confirms
Family members have confirmed that Wayne County Sheriff, Benny Napoleon, is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 this week.
Family members have confirmed that Wayne County Sheriff, Benny Napoleon, is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 this week.
Health Officials: Avoid large gatherings this Thanksgiving due to COVID-19
“My plea to you and I implore you celebrate this holiday safe,” said Executive Vice President & Chief at Henry Ford Health System, Dr. Adnan Munkarah.
“My plea to you and I implore you celebrate this holiday safe,” said Executive Vice President & Chief at Henry Ford Health System, Dr. Adnan Munkarah.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Pfizer and BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in US
With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
US COVID-19 testing strained again heading into holiday season
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Nebraska ex-bar employee seeks donations after firing over video of maskless Gov. Ricketts: reports
A Nebraska woman was fired this week after posting video that showed Gov. Pete Ricketts maskless amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating on Election Night at the bar where the woman worked.
A Nebraska woman was fired this week after posting video that showed Gov. Pete Ricketts maskless amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating on Election Night at the bar where the woman worked.
Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pfizer requests emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. government
Pfizer has requested emergency authorization from the U.S. government to begin the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine, found to be 95% effective at preventing mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Pfizer has requested emergency authorization from the U.S. government to begin the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine, found to be 95% effective at preventing mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Protecting your lungs during the pandemic is key. Here are three things that can make the difference
Among the more common side effects of severe COVID-19 cases is struggling to breathe. When the virus gets into the body and replicates, it can make its way into the nooks and crannies of one's lungs.
Among the more common side effects of severe COVID-19 cases is struggling to breathe. When the virus gets into the body and replicates, it can make its way into the nooks and crannies of one's lungs.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Hunting licenses on the rise as Americans weary of COVID-19 escape to the outdoors
Hunting in Michigan and around the country is spiking as many Americans are wary of being cooped at home because of COVID-19 and want to go elsewhere.
Hunting in Michigan and around the country is spiking as many Americans are wary of being cooped at home because of COVID-19 and want to go elsewhere.
FDA authorizes 1st rapid COVID-19 test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
4-year old boy orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
Bowling alleys, movie theaters brace for another shutdown amid surge in COVID-19
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.