Covid exposure warning issued after 27 test positive for virus following Luke Bryan concert in Fowlerville

After 27 people who attended the Luke Bryan concert in Fowlerville tested positive for COVID-19, the Livingston County Health Department has issued a warning for the other 20,000 attendees.

Health systems like Henry Ford look overseas to Philippines to fill nursing shortage

"The work level has increased," she said. "It’s very stressful. And then you go home and you feel like he just didn’t do enough anymore. It is very taxing."

Mental health, suicide rate in teens during pandemic has worsened, but there is help available

There is help if you or a loved one is feeling distressed. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 Mental health issues were already growing pre-pandemic as experts saw a spike in suicides. During the pandemic, they say it’s just gotten worse.

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun talks about grim Michigan milestone of 1M Covid cases

More than 67 percent of Michiganders over the age of 16 have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. The US reached the goal of 70 percent of American adults getting at least one shot a month, which is what the Biden Administration had hoped for.

Cass Tech football team has 50 players out due to Detroit's Covid protocols

The lone player said to have tested positive prompting others to quarantine, later received three negative test results. Parents think the first test was a false positive.

State parent alliance works to make school mask mandates statewide

The statewide coalition of parent organizations are calling on everyone to sign their petition - demanding the state Department of Health and Human services implement a mask mandate in schools.

Beaumont hospitals nearly full due to pandemic, illnesses, and staff shortage

Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.

Parent groups in Michigan pressing health department to mandate masks in all schools

Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.

Michigan reports 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

Michigan reported 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. The state tracks new and ongoing outbreaks.

Amid concerns of Michigan's 4th Covid wave, fatigue and burnout threaten a beleaguered health care system

Fatigue and stress are looming large over hospital workers exhausted from the pandemic. But with a below-average vaccination rate and students heading back to school, COVID-19 could get worse in Michigan.

Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other

Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.

Michigan health department announces quarantine protocols for COVID-19-exposed students

The preventative measures call for regular testing and monitoring symptoms for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated students in districts where masking is mandatory among students that were exposed.

In-person learning restarts with 1st day at Detroit public schools

"They let the kids in through their separate doors, all grades have different doors," said Mary. "You can’t go into the school, kids got to wear face masks. It is actually very safe."

5 federal courthouses reopen in Michigan for the first time during pandemic

Lawyers, news reporters, jurors and court spectators will be required to answer questions about their health and have their temperature checked at courthouse entrances. Masks will be required.