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.
Meijer updates mask policy, says people vaccinated against COVID-19 not required to wear mask
Michigan-based Meijer changes mask policy and says fully vaccinated shoppers do not need to wear one to enter stores while employees will still be required to wear them.
Michigan bar lifts mask mandate for some patrons, asks guests to voluntarily show vaccination card
The Sports Venue Bar and Grill in Garden City will ask patrons to voluntarily show their vaccination card if they want to be unmasked.
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.
Military personnel reflect on Ford Field mass vaccine clinic as it comes to an end
Monday is the last day to get your vaccine at the Ford Field mass clinic; military personnel reflects on their time spent.
The new, 'old' normal: How vaccinated Detroiters are reacting to masks no longer being required
"We've all been traumatized, and one of the reactions to trauma is being afraid of another trauma. People are frightened, people are cautious," Dr. Sheiner said.
Can businesses require masks? -- Michigan health director answers questions about eased mandate
Michigan eased its mask mandate, allowing for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to not wear masks indoors.
UPDATE: Meijer to stick with original policy, require masks for all shoppers unless medically necessary
Michigan-based Meijer announced it would follow the state's guidance on masks for vaccinated people and it will be on the honor system.
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.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: How to get help as a small Detroit business
There is help available for Detroit bars and restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine rate hits 55%, in-office work could resume in two weeks
Michigan says its first step in the Mi Vacc To Normal challenge has been reached with 55% of residents receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.