One-stop Covid testing and treatment sites added around Detroit
Detroit residents can receive Covid testing and treatment in one place as part of Test to Treat.
Detroit residents can receive Covid testing and treatment in one place as part of Test to Treat.
2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Afghan refugee finds love in Metro Detroit after fleeing Taliban takover
An Afghan refugee who came to the U.S. to seek refuge after the Taliban took over her country found much more than she expected: love.
An Afghan refugee who came to the U.S. to seek refuge after the Taliban took over her country found much more than she expected: love.
Paralyzed Gaylord tornado survivor credits U-M Health for his recovery
"I turned around to warn my son to brace for something, and I had a tree come through my house. Next thing I know I was being sucked out of the house through a wall," he said.
"I turned around to warn my son to brace for something, and I had a tree come through my house. Next thing I know I was being sucked out of the house through a wall," he said.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Detroit Means Business receives $9M of federal aid to help small businesses
On Wednesday the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the City of Detroit announced that Detroit Means Business received millions of dollars which will soon be available to help small businesses prosper.
On Wednesday the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the City of Detroit announced that Detroit Means Business received millions of dollars which will soon be available to help small businesses prosper.
Some who received Covid unemployment benefits now told they need to pay it back
Some people who received COVID-19 unemployment benefits are still being told they need to pay that money back.
Some people who received COVID-19 unemployment benefits are still being told they need to pay that money back.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID and has mild symptoms
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
U.S. to lift Covid test requirement for international travel
A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m.
A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Michigan's Covid cases climbing but vaccinations keep deaths low
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing again but the state's health leader is saying that vaccine is keeping deaths lower.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing again but the state's health leader is saying that vaccine is keeping deaths lower.