FEMA to send 22 temporary employees to Beaumont Dearborn
While any help is appreciated, the hospital president said 22 is not nearly enough - 200 to 300 would be.
COVID-19 testing numbers up in Metro Detroit as people prep for holiday gatherings, travel
Michigan's COVID-19 testing numbers are up as people get tested ahead of gatherings and travel.
Federal government sending medical teams to relieve workers at Michigan hospitals amid COVID-19 surge
Two medical teams will be sent to Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to help hospitals that are overwhelmed during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Whitmer: More COVID-19 guidance from Michigan health department coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
Gov. Whitmer addresses rise in Michigan COVID-19 cases, says more health department guidance is coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
Detroit mayor, health officials implore residents to get protected against Covid ahead of holidays
With another 17,000 cases reported on Monday, Michigan finds itself in familiar - although unusual - circumstances as the state with the highest number of new cases.
2 of 3 Detroit casinos start mask mandates for customers regardless of vaccine status
The rule will not apply to guests attending banquets or events at Motor City's Sound Board.
Amid Michigan's soaring COVID numbers, is it safe to get together for Thanksgiving?
Michigan's COVID-19 numbers are still the highest in the nation and doctors are urging everyone to be safe this holiday season.
Michigan reports 17,003 cases of COVID-19 (daily average of 8,502) and 280 deaths since Monday
On Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, Michigan reported 17,003 cases of COVID-19 and 280 deaths since Monday, 143 of which were from vital records review. That's an average of 8,502 cases per day.
Detroit's MotorCity Casino reinstates mask mandate as COVID-19 cases rise
MotorCity Casino in Detroit is again requiring face masks as COVID-19 cases rise in Michigan.
More Michigan schools take Thanksgiving week off as COVID, other illnesses climb
More Michigan schools are shutting down for the entire week of Thanksgiving, giving staff and families an opportunity to recover from illness, including COVID-19.
Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
Michigan issues face mask advisory regardless of vaccinations as COVID-19 surges
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for all indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status as COVID-19 cases climb.
Where Michigan stands with COVID-19 heading into Thanksgiving
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan as we approach the holiday season.
Detroit's top health officer has advice for gathering safely for the holidays
“Our hospitalizations have increased. our percent positivity has increased from 4.5 to 7.5 percent. these are alarming rates," said Denise Fair Razo. "What we do know, is that we have a vaccine. We didn’t have a vaccine last year.”
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
Michigan's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Oakland County reports 25% are under 18
The state of Michigan has the highest COVID-19 rate in the nation again but the state doesn't foresee a need to have another shutdown.
Detroit Public Schools to be remote on Fridays in December
All Detroit Public Schools will be remote on Fridays in December.
Spectrum Health in West Michigan sees ‘dramatic’ COVID-19 spike
Michigan hospitals are again seeing COVID-19 surges,
Michigan has most COVID cases in the nation in latest CDC data
Michigan is leading the nation in COVID-19 cases as it encounters its fourth surge since the pandemic started in March of 2020.