As pandemic improves in Michigan, state sets vaccine benchmarks for reopening
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
As COVID cases slow, Michigan health director 'cautiously optimistic'
Michigan is still considered the COVID hotspot in the nation but there are encouraging signs in this week's numbers as the state's top health director, Elizabeth Hertel, says it appears we may be on the other side of this third surge in cases.
Michigan judge denies injunction to stop testing, quarantining of high school athletes
A Michigan judge has rejected a request for an injunction to stop COVID-19 testing of high school student-athletes
Whitmer hints at "more normal" policy changes in the future
Speaking during a worker safety event Tuesday. the governor said she would "anticipate forthcoming policy changes" on the horizon for the state. Michigan still has the highest infection rate in the country, but that number has dropped.
Michigan judge hears arguments over COVID tests for high school athletes, no ruling
A Michigan judge has heard arguments from both the state and parents of high school student-athletes regarding the state's COVID policies but stopped short of issuing any ruling.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
Michigan job paradox: 238,000 unemployed but businesses can't find anyone to hire
More than 238,000 Michigan adults are unemployed, yet businesses can't find anyone to hire. What explains the labor market paradox?
Case challenging Michigan high school sports restrictions in court today
The group Let Them Play will hear their challenge to the state's epidemic orders in the Michigan Court of Claims today. The advocacy organization says restrictions on student-athletes took their "lifelong dreams" away.
Addiction programs tested amid pandemic with opioid overdoses up 47%, deaths 27%
"The stress level at so many different junctures it’s really hard for people," she said. "And then if you are already suffering from a substance problem - I don’t want to say it’s an excuse - but it’s easy to go back to that to deal with all of the stress."
Detroit filmaker's "Covid in Color" docuseries shows how virus laid bare racial disparities
The series evolves with how the virus impacted people of color when it comes to the education system, economy, insurance, and access to medical care.
Hospitalizations high as Michigan's COVID-19 case numbers trend down
While Michigan's COVID-19 cases have started to decline, one of southeast Michigan's biggest hospitals says they're starting to see some of the pressure on the hospital system ease.
Michigan's expanded mask rule for kids age 2-4 begins Monday
At its peak, 70 Michigan kids had been hospitalized last week with COVID-19, the highest recorded since the start of the pandemic.
Variants rose and vigilance fell; why Michigan became country's hotspot for COVID-19
Michigan has recorded 91,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the last two weeks, more cases than California and Texas combined. As more infectious variants took root in the state, compliance for wearing masks and social distancing dropped.
Lt. Governor: Michigan able to pivot prior to J&J “pause”
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and other task force members recognize the work of the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities one year later.
U-M Dearborn requires students to be vaccinated or test negative weekly for campus classes in fall
New rules have been put in place at the U-M Dearborn campus for the fall semester. Students will either have to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative test every week.
Michigan kids hospitalized with COVID-19 hit a new high this week
Michigan hospitals have admitted 70 kids with COVID-19, the highest rate yet. While children still have better outcomes than older age groups do when infected, the trend is still sobering for many.
UM-Dearborn to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly negative test to be on campus
Students, staff, and faculty who plan to visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this fall will need to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hundreds receive vaccine at Sheffield Center, Duggan sees community access key
"What Rev. (Horace) Sheffield has done here, is taken trust in the institution of this community and reach out to them in a way the government could not do," Duggan said. "It is very impressive. I am going to have my team come out to see what he has done because clearly, he is succeeding."
Parents of student-athletes blast lawmakers over 'asinine regulations'
"Our students should not be subjected to these asinine regulations that are not ethical, legally questionable and totally ineffective. Our students are not guinea pigs for the state of Michigan," she said.