Hundreds of protesters gather against school mask mandate in Oakland County
Protesting parents Thursday feel that Oakland County is overstepping its bounds with this school mask mandate. They say the decision about wearing masks should be up to school boards and parents — not the county executive and health department.
Holland pizzeria's food license restored after owner flouted COVID-19 restrictions and was jailed
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney plans to reopen her restaurant in a few weeks. She became the face of defiance over enforcement of pandemic-related restrictions.
CDC: Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Don't travel on Labor Day weekend
In Michigan, even with close to 65% of the state vaccinated, most of the largest counties fall under the most severe infection rate categories.
Covid long-hauler who lost sense of taste and smell receives help at Henry Ford
"I had very mild symptoms - more of the (fatigue)," she said. "I lost my taste and smell almost immediately and it just hasn’t come back."
NIH director talks about safety of vaccines against Delta variant and boosters
How effective are our vaccines against the Delta variant - and when should you get a booster shot? Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health is answering some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine - and the breakthrough cases that seem to be happening more frequently.
Washtenaw County issues mask mandate for schools while indoors
Washtenaw County is the latest county to institute a face mask mandate for schools, requiring everyone to wear one properly regardless of vaccination status.
No, being asked about your COVID-19 vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation
It is not a HIPAA violation for a business to ask someone if they have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Broadway in Detroit to require vaccination or proof of negative Covid test for ticketholders
Broadway in Detroit patrons will have to wear a mask while taking in a show and either prove they're negative for COVID-19 or prove they are fully vaccinated.
Michigan Legislature seeks to limit Gov. Whitmer’s use of alert system
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town hall held to talk in-person learning with education, political leaders
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Royal Oak schools install ultraviolet light air purification units
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
Judge blocks Western Michigan University’s vaccine mandate for athletes
A federal judge blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four soccer players.
Michigan AG Nessel seeks to investigate after COVID vaccine cards posted for sale by fake Facebook account
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking permission from the Macomb Circuit Court to subpoena Facebook for information about a fake profile advertising COVID-19 vaccine cards.
Western Michigan soccer players join MSU employee filing lawsuits against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Four female soccer players challenged their school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, arguing it violated their Christian beliefs.
Detroit Zoo begins giving COVID-19 vaccine to some at-risk animals
Some animals at the Detroit Zoo will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
After a turbulent summer for Michigan school districts, students finally return to class
In a frantic final few moves this month, districts in Oakland and Wayne County will need to enforce mask mandates for their students when the school year kicks off - which it is for many this week.
Detroit churches become centers for third COVID-19 shots for immunocompromised residents
The city has leaned on its religious and cultural leaders to help encourage residents to get vaccinated.
More than half of all Michigan K-12 students attend schools wheres masks are mandated
The governor's office said 54% of all students in traditional public schools are subject to masking requirements. That includes students in six of the 10 most populated counties in Michigan.
Wayne County to mandate masks for all students and staff for upcoming school year
The decision affects some 220,000 students in dozens of K-12 school districts throughout the county.
What to do if you've lost your COVID-19 vaccine card
If you received the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan but lost your vaccine card, you can access proof of vaccination with the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.