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.
Michigan vaccinates 70% of people 16 and older against COVID-19
At least 70% of Michigan residents 16 and older have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Brighton mom's 6-year-old contracts Covid from school where there is no mask mandate
"I brought that up at a couple of the board meetings when I spoke," she said. "I asked them how would they feel somebody went into the hospital or got seriously ill from it. They said it was the parents' choice. I didn’t choose for my daughter to get Covid."
Michigan's 4th Covid surge looks more like a 'marathon' Beaumont chief says; "It could be a 4-5 month affair"
After a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases, Michigan's infection rate shot up 30% in the last week. The trajectory is leaving Beaumont's chief infectious officer "very concerned."
Northern Michigan hospital moves pandemic response to "red" stage amid COVID-19 surge
The hospital chain said it was reducing other services offered as people struggling with the coronavirus continue to strain the northern Michigan health care system.
Michigan Chamber of business owners worry for Jan. 4 Biden vaccine mandate Jan. 4 deadline
"The government has decided to put employers in the middle of divisiveness," said Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber. "And I am concerned this is going to create more hesitancy."
Oxford school board considers consequences of breaking Oakland County mask mandate
From there the school board president laid out all the steps of what could happen if they were violating state law by breaking the county health department’s mask mandate - which is punishable by misdemeanor and fines of $1,000.
Michigan's school COVID outbreaks climb as vaccines open up for kids
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing with most of the outbreaks linked to schools as many districts have stopped daily testing.
Biden COVID-19 vaccine, test mandate covers government workers in Michigan
Government workers in Michigan are included in the Biden administration's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Another mask mandate debate brews in Grosse Pointe as school board considers defying county health order
The question of whether school districts have the authority to ignore county mask orders dominated the discussion after a trustee proposed a resolution to "release" students and staff from the rule.
How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your child in Detroit
Detroit is vaccinating children 5-11 years old by appointment only.
What you need to know about Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate
If allowed to move forward, President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate would require all workplaces with more than 100 employees to require the vaccine or mandatory testing.
U.S. eases travel restrictions on more than 30 countries - what you need to travel
The first international flight to land at Detroit Metro Airport will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday from Seoul, South Korea.