Michigan nurses say they are forced to wear same mask all day, beg for help during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan nurses are begging lawmakers for help as they continue to work without proper PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan offers COVID-19 testing at some welcome centers, Traverse City airport
Michigan travelers can receive COVID-19 tests at some welcome centers and the Cherry Capital Airport this spring.
Michigan coronavirus cases, positivity rate starting to decline across state
The country's worst outbreak of new COVID-19 infections is beginning to slow down after its seven-day average for new cases fell by more than 1,200 in a week. At its peak, 7,000 cases were being reported a day.
COVID positive mom fights to live after delivering baby at 28 weeks
A Michigan mother who has COVID-19 is fighting for her life after delivering her baby early.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Beaumont doctor says more than 99% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients not fully vaccinated
A doctor with Beaumont said that less than .01% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are fully vaccinated.
Former Gov. Whitmer opponent says Michigan needs COVID lockdown
Dr. Abdul El Sayed, who lost the election to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2018, said Michigan needs lockdowns to stop COVID-19.
Michigan announces more than 40 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
Michigan reported more than 40 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. Numbers are released each Monday.
Michigan reports 4,698 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 30 deaths
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 4,698 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 121 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 91 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Whitmer: Michigan's COVID-19 outbreak could be seeing drop in infections
Michigan's governor said the state could be seeing a drop in infections soon after the seven-day average for test positivity fell last week for the first time in months.
Michiganders urged to use online self-service, kiosks after COVID closes some SOS branches
Many Michigan SOS services are available online or at kiosks.
Pregnant women reluctant to get COVID vaccine as cases climb
Across Beaumont's 8 hospitals, 18 women who are about to give birth or recently have delivered are positive with COVID-19 as these moms-to-be consider safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 in Michigan is a 'runaway train' with restrictions - so why isn't Florida and Texas?
Michigan sticks out like a sore thumb in the U.S. owning the highest infection rate in the country, even with restrictions in place. Yet, some states like Florida and Texas, which have no capacity limits on businesses, also have much smaller coronavirus rates. Why?
Are Michigan businesses required to collect customers' names, phone numbers?
Numerous Michigan businesses are collecting customers' names and phone numbers for COVID-19 contact tracing.
Michigan extends COVID-19 restrictions, strengthens mask mandate for children
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have been extended, and children between 2 and 4 must now wear masks.
Detroit school district to pause in-person learning until May 11
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.
Hospitalized Covid patient says staff is 'overrun' with cases surging
"When I first came in it was like a war zone," said patient John English. "I couldn’t believe the amount of people that need help, and were in the hallways and (it was) overrun."
'It was like a war zone': Michigan hospitals near capacity levels as COVID-19 cases spike
Michigan hospitals are hitting critical levels as COVID-19 cases surge.
Michigan reports 5,530 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 9 new deaths
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 5,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
"We need everyone's help immediately"; Beaumont hospital hits critical capacity
In a statement from the hospital's CEO, John Fox called the rising numbers "very troubling and alarming." and pleaded with everyone to work together. "We cannot do this alone. We need everyone’s help immediately.”