Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
DOD medical staff help arrives at Beaumont Dearborn for Covid case surge
"Today’s our day one," said Lt. Col. Stephen Duryea. "We’re going to be here for about 30 days."
Omicron variant: South Africa may offer glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
Unvaccinated filling up vast majority of Michigan ICUs as state hits new high in hospitalizations
Even as Michigan reports more than 70% of its population 16 and older getting the first dose of the vaccine, a fourth surge is hampering the state's hospitals.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand emergency use of COVID-19 booster to include 16, 17-year-olds
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.
Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
Biden's new winter COVID-19 plan includes reimbursement for at-home tests
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Rise in flu cases at U-M campus in Ann Arbor is a good reason for vaccine this winter, says expert
The U-M cases have been identified as the h3n2 strain of influenza. That’s important, and concerning because we tend to see more hospitalizations and deaths in years where that strain of flu is the dominant one.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Michigan reports 16,530 cases of COVID-19 (daily average of 8,265) and 358 deaths since Monday
On Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, Michigan reported 16,530 cases of COVID-19 and 358 since Monday, 160 of which were from vital records review. That's an average of 8,265 cases per day.
Whitmer seeks $300 million for COVID-19 testing at Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking for federal pandemic money to be allocated toward COVID-19 testing in Michigan schools.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.
New lead testing method could reveal higher levels in water
Testing methods the city of Royal Oak used to detect lead in water could lead to higher levels of lead in other cities across the country.
Military medical teams headed to Michigan this week to help overwhelmed hospitals
Beaumont Dearborn is getting 22 military personnel to help relieve strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Benton Harbor starts accepting bids to replace lead pipes
Benton Harbor is accepting bids from contractors to replace all lead water pipes in the city by 2023.