Wayne County weighing mask mandate for students, plans to release guidance Friday
Details about the county's mask guidance in schools are expected to be released sometime around noon Friday. The decision will affect hundreds of thousands of students.
Mayor Duggan brings back COVID updates as cases rise, vaccinations remain low
As Detroit's COVID-19 infections rise again, virus rates remain low and Mayor Mike Duggan is expanding access to the third dose of the vaccine.
Macomb County parents demand school mask mandate after Oakland County announcement
Parents in Macomb County rallied Wednesday, demanding the county mandate masks in schools after Oakland County did.
'We trust God in all things that we do': Detroit pastors encourage hundreds to take COVID-19 vaccine
Detroit pastors are encouraging people at their churches to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
University of Michigan says 91% of students have gotten COVID-19 vaccine ahead of fall semester start
According to University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel, 91% of students on the Ann Arbor campus are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Macomb County will not mandate masks in schools, Hackel says
Just one day after Oakland County issued a mask mandate for schools, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel says they won't do the same and is instead leaving it to the school districts.
Ford delays implementation of hybrid work model, keeps most employees at home due to COVID-19
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
Hundreds protest outside Oakland County health department over new school mask mandate
About 200,000 children go to school in Oakland County, where the order impacts public, private, and charter settings.
Oakland County Health Department mandates masks for schools K-12
The Oakland County Health Department is requiring that all students, staff, and faculty wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status, to prevent spreading COVID-19.
Henry Ford Health fights climbing COVID cases as health professionals maxed out
Henry Ford Health System has 'hundreds' of job openings but is once again fighting an uphill battle against COVID-19.
Get the COVID-19 vaccine and a free frozen drink at Detroit McDonald’s parking lot clinics
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being held at two Detroit McDonald's restaurants.
Grosse Pointe, Livonia schools wade into mask debate as Whitmer refuses to order mandate
Grosse Pointe school officials had originally ordered no mask mandate for the fall school year. But the situation is fluid, board members say, and the policy could change if coronavirus cases increase.
Oakland University requires COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff on campus
Oakland University is now requiring all students and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes and activities on campus.
No decision yet by Livonia schools on forcing masks in classrooms after hearing arguments on both sides
"I do not want my child in a mask," said one woman. "He is in third grade, he needs to see his friends' faces, see their smiles, interact, be rambunctious outside at recess, and have a great time without a mask."
Air quality expert calls plastic barriers 'hygenic theater' that don't work
"You are creating what we call a cluster, so the virus will cluster next to you or next to the person sitting next to you basically," Dr. Zaatari said. "So the virus will go beyond the plastic barriers or over it, or the side, and you get infected."
Warren schools requiring face masks for all students and staff
Parents in Warren will have to make sure their children are wearing masks when school starts as the district is the latest to require masks for all students and staff.
New Big Ten policy says teams unable to compete due to COVID-19 will forfeit match
The previous season of college football featured a patchwork of wins, losses, and rescheduled or canceled matches.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer touts 'outstanding success' of COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
The state of Michigan said it reversed the decline in COVID-19 vaccine rates in the month of July during the MI Shot to Win Vaccine Sweepstakes.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
'I should have gotten vaccinated': Metro Detroit woman hospitalized day after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Metro Detroit woman is encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine after the virus hospitalized her.