CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
Michigan is 'now at our peak' when it comes to daily new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke for the first time in more than a month Wednesday on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke for the first time in more than a month Wednesday on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Whitmer responds to President Trump's comments during Muskegon rally
Almost 24 hours after President Trump took a visit to Muskegon, Governor Gretchen Whitmer decided to respond to some of his comments, during an interview on NBC'S Meet the Press Sunday morning.
Almost 24 hours after President Trump took a visit to Muskegon, Governor Gretchen Whitmer decided to respond to some of his comments, during an interview on NBC'S Meet the Press Sunday morning.
Washtenaw County issues 2-week stay-in-place order for UM students due to COVID-19 spike
Students at the University of Michigan have been ordered to stay home due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases on campus and off-campus.
Students at the University of Michigan have been ordered to stay home due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases on campus and off-campus.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMC Theaters offers private movie screenings starting at $99
Afraid of going back to the movie theater because of the pandemic? Well, AMC Theatres has a great deal for you!
Afraid of going back to the movie theater because of the pandemic? Well, AMC Theatres has a great deal for you!
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
TSA screens over 1 million passengers in single day for first time since March
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Wisconsin woman says she needs double lung transplant after surviving coronavirus
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
'You may have to bite the bullet': Dr. Fauci cautions against large Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
Does the flu shot affect my chances of getting coronavirus?
Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Detroit releases best practices for celebrating Halloween safely this year
For any Detroit residents trick-or-treating this Halloween, the city has released guidelines for staying safe during the holiday season.
For any Detroit residents trick-or-treating this Halloween, the city has released guidelines for staying safe during the holiday season.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial over 'unexplained illness'
J&J says adverse events - illnesses, accidents, etc. - even those that are serious, are an expected part of any clinical study, especially large studies, and said pauses are not uncommon in clinical trials.
J&J says adverse events - illnesses, accidents, etc. - even those that are serious, are an expected part of any clinical study, especially large studies, and said pauses are not uncommon in clinical trials.