Michigan restaurants work to adapt amid closing of indoor dining

Michigan restaurants can't offer indoor dining for the next three weeks and in Metro Detroit, they said they plan to adapt but are concerned about the future of their businesses.

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

INTERVIEW: U of M’s epidemiologist responds to new COVID-19 restrictions

With coronavirus numbers rapidly growing in Michigan, we wanted to talk to an expert and get his opinions on how this virus should be handled. 

Businesses react to Whitmer's 'Three Week' pause

With coronavirus cases soaring in Michigan, Owner of Bobcat Bonnie's Matt Buskard is anticipating the news that restaurants will have to discontinue indoor dining for the next three weeks. 

Biden advisers differ on national coronavirus lockdown, 1 calls it 'measure of last resort'

Another Biden adviser floated the idea of another four- to six-week nationwide lockdown should COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county as they have over the past several weeks.

California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days

The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 

DMC restricts visitations during COVID-19 surge

Detroit Medical Center is the latest hospital group to reduce visitation in its facilities as COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan.

Temperature and symptom checks miss many COVID-19 cases, study finds

A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.

Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county

A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.