Michigan State University mandates COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
All Michigan State University students and staff need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall semester.
COVID-19 vaccine myths: What to know about the most common myths
As the delta variant looks to reverse some progress in fighting COVID-19, health professionals are urging people to learn more about the myths around the vaccine.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer resumes wearing mask at indoor events
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is again wearing masks indoors.
Despite new CDC announcement, Whitmer does not plan on bringing back mask mandate
"I do not anticipate another pandemic order, not in the near future and maybe not ever," Whitmer said. "The fact of the matter is, we now know alot more about this virus, we have vaccines. The best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated."
Detroit bar to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for entry
The Marble Bar in Detroit will require proof of the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative test for entry.
Hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses set to expire soon in Michigan
Hundreds of thousands of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will expire soon in Michigan.
What does full approval of COVID-19 vaccine mean?
As millions of Americans refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, the FDA inches closer to full approval of Pfizer's version. A Beaumont doctor explains what that means.
Justice Department won’t probe Michigan nursing home deaths
The Justice Department said it will not open a civil rights investigation related to Michigan COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
Officials in Michigan county used COVID-19 money for bonuses
Elected officials in a small Michigan county between Lansing and Flint used COVID-19 relief money to give themselves bonuses.
Michigan Legislature kills law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used for COVID-19 rules
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Catholic schools in Detroit won't require vaccines or masks for upcoming school year
The schools also won't mandate any testing protocols and recommended any schools abide by their county health department's quarantine protocols in the event of a positive coronavirus infection during the school year.
US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
Michigan issues stop-use order for hand sanitizer that does not protect against germs
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Purella hand sanitizer.
Michigan Unemployment Agency error means some residents will need to re-certify for benefits
The Unemployment Insurance Agency said it had included four reasons on the initial applications that were not approved by the U.S. Labor Department
Michigan announces first four winners of of $50,000 COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Michigan reports 881 cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths since Tuesday
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Michigan reported 881 cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths since Tuesday.
Engaged couple divided by pandemic closure of US-Canada border
It's been almost a year-and-a-half since Karissa Baker and her fiance were regularly together but the reopening of the international border is still in doubt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Michigan auditor to review nursing home deaths
A review will be conducted at the request of the Oversight Committee Chairman, who has been among several lawmakers critical of the state's nursing home policy.
Coming Back Home - Southeast Michigan prepares to manage post-Covid mental health issues
The pandemic inflicted trauma on many and the consequences on mental health are yet to be determined. But they could be severe.
Coming Back Home - Michigan businesses see normalcy return to the workplace
It's been a long time since cooking an omelet - or eating one at a restaurant - wasn't a potential health hazard for the cook and the customer. But at Dodge Park Coney Island in Sterling Heights, we found both.