CDC moves Southeast Michigan counties back to high risk for COVID transmission
Southeast Michigan counties have been moved to high risk of COVID-19, according to the CDC. But Oakland County says don't expect a mask mandate for school districts this year.
Covid precautions to take if you don't qualify for current booster shot yet
"Many people are still not eligible for this second booster due to their age or their health conditions," said Dr. Asha Shajahan. "But we know omicron is still out there. People are still getting Covid, I’m seeing plenty of patients here in the office that are coming in here with Covid."
Michigan's new Kids Count has good news for child poverty levels, graduation rates
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.
Covid strain Ba.5 has health officials watching state numbers closely
"It shows that Michigan is in a plateau," she said. "Which means the rate have stopped declining and they’re sort of hovering in this area."
Doctor advises Covid vaccine for youngest children, saying some that get sick become very ill
Kids should be able to get the vaccine at Henry Ford Health by next week.
Study: Those who had Delta Covid more likely to be long haulers than Omicron
Long-Covid symptoms are now being studied with greater depth and regularity. Persistent brain fog, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, and other symptoms that just don’t seem to abate.
U.S. to lift Covid test requirement for international travel
A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m.
At least 30 Mackinac Policy Conference attendees test positive for COVID-19 after event
At least 30 people have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Mackinac Policy Conference last week.
Pete Buttigieg, 14 others test positive for Covid after Mackinac Policy Conference
Of the 1,347 people that attended the Mackinac Policy Conference, only 14 chose to submit a negative test. The rest provided proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Doctors eye Covid trends including 2 strains from South Africa we need to watch for
“Right now the main killers are still the variants we have right here in the US, but internationally there are a couple variants that are more concerning," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski.
Michigan Catholic school has lawsuit against state mask order dismissed
Resurrection School in Lansing and some parents sued in 2020, saying a state mask order violated the free exercise of religion, among other objections.
Ferndale Public Schools reinstates mask mandate as COVID-19 rates climb in Michigan
Most of Southeast Michigan is now in the category of high transmission after COVID-19 case rates rose in the state's most populated areas.
After CDC recommendations change, mask confusion returns
The CDC is once again recommending residents put a mask on to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CDC recommends Southeast Michigan counties mask up as Covid cases rise across state
COVID-19 transmission rates have risen across the most populace counties in Michigan recently.
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.
What we know about long-term Covid and how to get help
There is still much we don't know about Covid, one of those being why it effects everyone so much differently and why some have effects for months. But there is some support available.
Covid hospitalizations rise in Michigan, but hospitals aren't overwhelmed by virus
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising again.
Spring events could bring rise in Covid cases, say health officials
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to rise in May in latest forecast for infections
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
Feelings of cautionary relief among Detroit Metro Airport travelers following lifting of CDC mask order
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.