State won't count vaccinated kids 12 to 15 among benchmark
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
Michigan reports 1,825 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 39 new deaths
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 2,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42 deaths linked to the virus.
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 2,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42 deaths linked to the virus.
Woman says infusion therapy helped save she and her husband from COVID-19
Their doctor at Henry Ford Macomb prescribed monoclonal antibody therapy. It is an infusion treatment that when administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms, saves lives.
Their doctor at Henry Ford Macomb prescribed monoclonal antibody therapy. It is an infusion treatment that when administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms, saves lives.
Michigan COVID-19 infections are falling - but the state still owns nation's highest rate
Michigan is keeping pace with the country's vaccine rates and has seen its infections fall. But it still has the highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.
Michigan is keeping pace with the country's vaccine rates and has seen its infections fall. But it still has the highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.
Mom says Rochester school board called her work after remote learning comments on social media
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
Lawrence Tech graduates first nursing class eager to help in fight against pandemic
“I was scared but this is what I signed up for,” said graduating student Christine Mullen. “This is the career path I chose.”
“I was scared but this is what I signed up for,” said graduating student Christine Mullen. “This is the career path I chose.”
Michigan lifts mask order for outdoor gatherings of less than 100
Tuesday’s announcement said the latest order goes into effect Thursday, May 6 through May 31.
Tuesday’s announcement said the latest order goes into effect Thursday, May 6 through May 31.
Detroit protest held over mail delivery struggles by postal service
“I think we’ve been out of the pandemic long enough now to do better than what we are doing,” said Patricia Daniel. “From my understanding, they were saying they were short on mail carriers. Well, if you are short on mail carriers, then hire some people.”
“I think we’ve been out of the pandemic long enough now to do better than what we are doing,” said Patricia Daniel. “From my understanding, they were saying they were short on mail carriers. Well, if you are short on mail carriers, then hire some people.”
'The right thing to do' Macomb County officials try to dispel vaccine hesitancy
"Anybody that wants to get vaccinated can get vaccinated," Hackel said. "You can go on our website right now and get a same-day appointment - even within the hour, they are available."
"Anybody that wants to get vaccinated can get vaccinated," Hackel said. "You can go on our website right now and get a same-day appointment - even within the hour, they are available."
Congressional Black Caucus tackle vaccine hesitancy to help minority communities hit hard by pandemic
The initiative also works to clear up misconceptions that lead to vaccine hesitancy. "It's based on three things, misinformation, education, and accessibility," Lawrence said. "We will remove all the barriers."
The initiative also works to clear up misconceptions that lead to vaccine hesitancy. "It's based on three things, misinformation, education, and accessibility," Lawrence said. "We will remove all the barriers."
University of Michigan opens clinics to study COVID long-haul effects in kids and adults
Between 10 and 20% of those who are infected with COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, yet scientists aren't sure why. Doctors at UofM are accepting patients to learn more.
Between 10 and 20% of those who are infected with COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, yet scientists aren't sure why. Doctors at UofM are accepting patients to learn more.
Macomb County won't foreclose homes, businesses in 2021 due to COVID-19
Macomb County will not foreclose homes or businesses in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Macomb County will not foreclose homes or businesses in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Experts say online sports betting has spiked calls to the Michigan gambling hotline
According to experts, isolation and depression can lead to gambling. Due to the pandemic start of online sports betting, calls to the Michigan gambling hotline have increased.
According to experts, isolation and depression can lead to gambling. Due to the pandemic start of online sports betting, calls to the Michigan gambling hotline have increased.
The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center transforms into a vaccine clinic
Free food and music were just a few incentives offered to those getting vaccines on Saturday at The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
Free food and music were just a few incentives offered to those getting vaccines on Saturday at The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
Walk in and get a free vaccine without an appointment starting today
Mass vaccination week starts Saturday, May 1st; check out the list of places, dates, and times to receive a vaccine.
Mass vaccination week starts Saturday, May 1st; check out the list of places, dates, and times to receive a vaccine.
Michigan reports 3,440 cases of COVID-19, 36 deaths on Friday
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 3,440 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths linked to the virus.
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 3,440 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths linked to the virus.
COVID-19 b1617 'double-mutant' India variant identified in Michigan
Michigan's first case of the 'double-mutant' India COVID-19 variant, b1617, has been identified in Clinton County.
Michigan's first case of the 'double-mutant' India COVID-19 variant, b1617, has been identified in Clinton County.
'It's a war': A look inside Beaumont's COVID-19 unit as doctors, nurses fight to keep patients alive
Healthcare workers in Beaumont's COVID-19 unit have been working nonstop to keep patients alive and provide emotional support to them.
Healthcare workers in Beaumont's COVID-19 unit have been working nonstop to keep patients alive and provide emotional support to them.
What Michigan Gov. Whitmer said during her Thursday COVID-19 update
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
When will Michigan lift COVID-19 mask mandates?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.