American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Epidemiologist compares the different COVID-19 tests
We talk with Oakland County epidemiologist Kayleigh Blaney about the different types of COVID-19 tests.
We talk with Oakland County epidemiologist Kayleigh Blaney about the different types of COVID-19 tests.
A quicker recovery and more tax revenue leads to better budget outlook for Michigan
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.
After being held in Guam from Covid test mistake, Detroit Marine vet comes home
The 32-year-old was quarantined and held in isolation in Guam after a COVID-19 testing mixup in which public health officials in Guam claimed he had the disease.
The 32-year-old was quarantined and held in isolation in Guam after a COVID-19 testing mixup in which public health officials in Guam claimed he had the disease.
Michigan doctor encouraged by convalescent plasma COVID-19 treatment results
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
Marine Vet able to come home from Guam after incorrect COVID-19 test
A Marine Corps Veteran, who had been stranded in Guam for two weeks because of what he felt was an incorrect COVID-19 test, is getting to go home.
A Marine Corps Veteran, who had been stranded in Guam for two weeks because of what he felt was an incorrect COVID-19 test, is getting to go home.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Marine vet stranded in Guam after questionable COVID-19 test result
A Marine vet from Michigan is stranded in Guam after getting a positive test result for COVID-19, though key identifying factors on the test do not match the 32-year-old's personal information.
A Marine vet from Michigan is stranded in Guam after getting a positive test result for COVID-19, though key identifying factors on the test do not match the 32-year-old's personal information.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
Michigan announces 374 new COVID-19 cases after electronic lab result glitch Friday, 10 deaths
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 374 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths linked to the virus. The state says today's announced case load, which was announced three hours later than normal, is less than expected due to a recent issue with the reporting of electronic lab results.
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 374 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths linked to the virus. The state says today's announced case load, which was announced three hours later than normal, is less than expected due to a recent issue with the reporting of electronic lab results.
Coronavirus concerns lead NFL prohibition of cheerleaders and mascots on field
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.