'It's just not safe' Beaumont doctors say kids need masks in school
"Pediatric patients actually are asymptomatic carriers - they can spread the virus to others in the community," said Dr. Sandy Patel. "The more virus that's present in the community, the more chances of a mutant virus to evolve as we are seeing with the Delta."
Michigan schools left to decide on masks, facing criticism and applause from each side
The CDC and MDHHS both have said that masks are recommended indoors but are not issuing mandates for schools. That's leaving districts in a tough spot to make health decisions for students, teachers, and staff.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Metro Detroit
Michigan is raising the alarm as COVID-19 cases are climbing again in the state and another school year looms.
'I felt like I was dying'; Inside the 110-pound weight loss journey for one Dearborn man
He had Covid, he had arthritis, and he weighed 420 pounds. For Sam Ali, the last year has been transformational for him and his journey to be healthier.
'Don't suffer in silence' - Henry Ford Health System offers help for Covid long-haulers
"Problems with organization, concentration, and focus," she said. "I started developing memory problems - which was terrifying."
Michigan reports 3,962 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday (daily averages at 1,321 per day), 3 more deaths
On Friday, Aug. 6, Michigan reported 3,962 cases of COVID-19 and 26 deaths since Tuesday. That's an average of 1,321 cases per day - the highest it's been since April. Michigan also reported 3 new deaths linked to the virus.
Michigan hospitals fear surge in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations
As the CDC raises Michigan's COVID-19 risk level to substantial, doctors are concerned about the spread of the virus as kids return to school.
Detroit, Wayne County now qualify for federal ban on evictions due to Covid levels
After the CDC issued a new federal ban on evictions, Wayne County and the city of Detroit are now included. The new ban applies to regions of the country with "substantial" or "high" transmission of COVID-19 as of August 3.
Michigan updates COVID-19 school guidance as students prepare to return to classrooms
The state of Michigan is issuing updated recommendations for school districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is stopping short of requiring the wearing of masks.
Ten questions about the COVID-19 vaccines answered
Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Should you get them if you are young and healthy? What about pregnant or if you want to have a child? Doctors answer the ten biggest questions around the COVID-19 vaccines.
UAW reinstates mask mandate for workers at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants
The rule reversal on masks will go into effect on Aug. 4. The decision, made by the COVID-19 Joint Task Force, represents a major backtrack of pandemic progress in the workplace.
Detroit pastor helps twin sisters hesitant about COVID-19 vaccine to see past conspiracies
Detroit twins were hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but support and education from church helped change their minds.
Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
Michigan health officials tracking COVID-19 outbreak linked to Muskegon Bike Time event
Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts attend the west Michigan event every year. MDHHS officials worry they're seeing the onset of another surge in cases due to similar events.
Central Michigan University orders masks at least through September
Central Michigan University will require people to wear masks on campus for at least the first month of the semester.
Beaumont reports 0.06% vaccinated have tested positive for COVID-19
Of Beaumont's 64 inpatients with COVID-19, only 3 had received the vaccine. But the concern now is whether vaccinated individuals can transmit the delta variant. That's prompting a recommendation to return to universal masking.
Oakland and Macomb residents among counties that CDC recommends masks indoors
While Michigan's transmission rate is among the lowest in the country, early signs of another infection wave are starting to show.
More COVID-19 cases linked to Faster Horses event, creating concern about new variants
“These variants solely occur because the virus is replicating and each replication gives the chance of a mutation," said one doctor. At least 66 more cases of COVID-19 are linked to country music festival.
Michigan Medicine becomes latest health system to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Michigan Medicine employees are mandated to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan: 350K who got unemployment aid won’t have to repay
Michigan residents who received federal unemployment aid will not have to repay benefits even though the state told them that it mistakenly approved some eligibility reasons at the start of the pandemic.