Gov. Whitmer doesn't add new COVID-19 restrictions, urges residents to get vaccinated

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not add any new COVID-19 restrictions this week, despite a warning from the head of the CDC that the state should shut down.

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence opens up about Biden meeting, requesting more vaccines for state

"Yes, I had a very direct conversation with the President, saying President Biden you have shown compassion and done everything in your power to get resources where it is needed - and Michigan needs it right now," Lawrence said. 

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy as cases climb

The city of Detroit is working to vaccinate more people against the COVID-19 vaccine by making sure accurate information is being made available to everyone.

What COVID-19 treatments are being used in Michigan?

Michigan's fight against COVID-19 has another tool with therapeutics for mild to moderate cases of the virus.

Michigan extends remote work order as COVID-19 cases spike

Michigan has extended its order requiring employees who can do their jobs from home to continue to work remotely.

Seniors in nursing home isolation as staffers get sick, while families wait to visit them

With Covid cases surging, Macomb County is above the 10 percent positive rate, which means no one can visit except through a window. For Kim Brancato's mom who suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia, it only makes it worse.

Standardized testing uncertain as Detroit schools wager further in-person delays

Detroit Public Schools won't return to in-person learning until April 26, a day before standardized testing is set to begin. However, if the district's superintendent chooses to push the return date back more, it could disrupt SAT and M-STEP testing.

Michigan workplace restrictions to extend 6 months, Whitmer said

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the state will extend the emergency orders mandating employers allow people to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic for another 6 months.

Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine near you

If you've been trying to find a COVID-19 vaccine, simply getting yourself on a list may not get you the vaccine as fast as you'd like. Here are ways to proactively search for vaccine appointments near you.

Samaritan Center clinic hopes to bridge vaccine gap in Detroit

According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, about 23% of Detroit residents have received their first vaccine shot. The Samaritan Center Clinic is hoping to raise the numbers of those vaccinated.

Visitation rules change as hospitals struggle to keep up with Covid surge

"Already we are on track to have a surge worse than fall," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski. "Beaumont has more than 750 Covid patient system-wide which is a pretty concerning number. So there isa a lot of discussion on how we are going to accommodate an increasing number of patients."