Grosse Pointe teacher resigns after board implements new COVID policy; teachers call out sick in support

Sean McCarroll, a well-liked teacher spoke up during the Grosse Pointe School Board meeting to discuss a new COVID policy, saying the policy was putting teachers and students alike at risk. He resigned and is now getting support from other teachers - who called out sick on Wednesday.

Sports Venue Bar & Grill owner reacts to lifted mask mandate

As mask mandates are lifted, businesses and customers react to wearing or not wearing masks and carrying a vaccine card.

Michigan reports 1,766 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, 33 deaths

On Friday, May 14, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,766 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths linked to the virus.

Michigan Republicans demand Whitmer lift capacity limits after mask requirement change

Michigan Republicans said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't gone far enough and is demanding she remove restrictions on businesses in place to protect against COVID-19.

Michigan COVID-19 mask policy: indoors vs. outdoors

Michigan has lifted a big part of its face mask mandate after the CDC recommended vaccinated people no longer need to wear one in most places indoors.

Michigan revises mask policy after MDHHS review following CDC announcement

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is reviewing Thursday's announcement by the CDC's guidance that eliminates the need for fully vaccinated people to wear masks in most situations.

Do you have to wear a mask in Michigan?

Michigan lifted the mask mandate for some people after the CDC issued new guidance.

Michigan lifts mask mandate for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Michigan lifted its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people Friday, a day after the CDC said vaccinated people don't need masks in most situations.

New CDC mask guidance contradicts Michigan Vacc to Normal plan

The CDC said fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most situations, but under Michigan's Vacc to Normal plan, the mask mandate wouldn't be lifted until 70% of people have at least one vaccine dose.

CDC to ease indoor COVID-19 mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places, according to a person briefed on the announcement.

COVID-19 vaccine is 'way out' of pandemic, Whitmer says in Wednesday press conference

COVID-19 has improved in Michigan since the governor last spoke. The state met its first vaccine benchmark and is still seeing declines in new cases. However, it still has the highest rate of infection in the country.

Parents prepare for COVID-19 vaccine for teens

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday expanded emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.