Michigan reports 6,892 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 17 deaths
On Saturday, April 9, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 6,892 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 74 deaths linked to the virus.
No new orders: Whitmer, MDHHS ask high schools to go virtual, residents to avoid dining in restaurants
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not issue new COVID-19 orders on Friday but is asking all residents to do their part to slow the spread of the virus.
DMC implements hospital visitor restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
The Detroit Medical Center announced hospital visitor restrictions due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer urges HS to go remote for 2 weeks, pause athletics
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will hold a COVID-19 update on Friday, April 9, as the state's cases have continued to surge over the past six weeks.
FOX 2’s Maurielle Lue back home after week in hospital with COVID-19
FOX 2's Maurielle Lue spent a week in the hospital with COVID-19 and is now recounting her emotional journey from being home by herself to how viewers have shown her support through the fight of her life.
Covid cases climbing in Michigan with dangerous surge as variants to blame
Dr. Sims says it's spreading as fast as it ever has, blaming the UK variant, B-117 for being more contagious and affecting younger people.
Michigan Representatives sound alarm on COVID-19 as hospitals fill
Michigan Representative Debbie Dingell and Andy Levin are urging everyone to take the right precautions to stay safe as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb.
Where are the most COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan?
Michigan is tracking COVID-19 outbreak sites across the state.
Are COVID-19 vaccines working despite case spike in Michigan?
Michigan is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the vaccine rollout continues.
Michigan Medicine cancels surgeries, chair pleads for help from Whitmer & CDC during COVID surge
Michigan Medicine has started canceling some surgeries to accommodate a growing number of COVID-19 hospital admissions.
Michigan COVID-19 update offers glimmers of hope despite case surge, death increase
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are surging, but vaccine effectiveness is painting a positive picture for the future as more people get vaccinated.
5-year-old COVID-19 victim Skylar Herbert honored in naming ceremony at DPD headquarters
She was diagnosed in March 2020 with Covid and then developed a rare form of meningitis and swelling of the brain - which would cause her death a month later. She was the daughter of two first responders.
Michigan denied standardized testing waiver for this year
The U.S. Department of Education denied Michigan’s request to waive standardized testing for this school year.
COVID-19 in Michigan: Deaths climb, cases spike as state works to vaccinate more people
Michigan has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Wayne County Clerk's CPL Office closes after positive COVID-19 case
An employee in the Office of the Wayne County Clerk’s CPL Division has tested positive for COVID-19 according to a release. Effective immediately, the Wayne County CPL Division will be closed at a minimum from Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021.
Why are vaccinated people still getting COVID-19?
People can still get COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but the illness is typically less severe.
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
U-D Jesuit teen and vaccine ambassador shares what convinced him to take the shot
"At first I was nervous because I didn't know they did testing or anything already, I didn't want to be a guinea pig," he said. "I wasn't on board at first."
Detroit VA offers Johnson & Johnson vaccine to vets at Southgate clinic April 17
Detroit VA will be offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at a mass-vaccination clinic in Southgate on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8 am to 3 pm at the VFW Post 9283, 16200 Dix Toledo Road.
State vaccination access opens up in 'race against COVID-19 variants'
But as the state expands access to a younger population, teens may not be able to access an appointment as quickly as adults.