Michigan chief justice tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack said she was experiencing cold-like symptoms from the virus.
FEMA funeral reimbursement program offers up to $9K to families of Covid victims
FEMA says of the 975,000 Americans who died, less than half of the families have applied and that includes many in Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan tests positive for COVID-19
“I'm really glad I got the booster shot. The symptoms I have are mild - much like an average cold. Fortunately, my wife Sonia has tested negative,” he said in a post.
'Good news': Potential BA.2 variant case increase would be less severe than other Covid surges, doctor says
Dr. Dennis Cunningham, the medical director of Infection Control and Prevention with the Henry Ford Health System, said he believes COVID-19 cases will increase due to the BA.2 variant, but he doesn't think it will be as severe as other surges.
Conferences return to downtown Detroit - but with pandemic precautions
"We put together a medical professional task force team," Clark said. "We asked for all members to take the test 72 hours prior to arriving, they have to be fully vaccinated, and we even ask them to show proof of that as well."
‘When’s the lynching?': Man named leader in Whitmer kidnapping plot said after COVID restrictions struck down
After the Michigan Supreme Court struck down COVID-19 restrictions, Adam Fox, the alleged leader of the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sent a group chat asking other members 'when's the lynching?'
2 years after Clarkston woman with Covid delivers twins, her family grows with a daughter
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
Detroit Archbishop Vigneron announces he has tested positive for Covid-19
Vigneron says he's fully vaccinated and boosted and said his symptoms appear to be mild, right now.
University of Michigan to drop mask mandate on March 14
The University of Michigan said masks at its three campuses are no longer required in most locations for everyone, regardless of Covid vaccination status, starting next week.
Michigan task force on racial disparities releases final report, cites steps for more progress
A study found the steps taken by the task force made "significant" progress in reducing disparities among minority groups. It also cites ways to build on the progress.
Detroiters for and against masks, say Florida Gov. DeSantis' 'Covid theater' comments went too far
"I think it’s really disrespectful to people that have been working so hard to stay safe and wear masks make masks and try to pull together to get through this," she said.
Rochester schools settles case with mom who said district got her fired for Covid complaints
A woman who says she lost her job for criticizing COVID-19 policies in Rochester Community Schools has reached a deal with the district.
Beaumonth Health's nursing director fights misinformation on COVID
Over the course of the past two years, Imana 'Mo' Minard has been having a positive impact on the Black community by working to erase healthcare inequalities and the mistrust some have on the medical system.
Michigan to drop mask requirement for most state employees on Thursday
Employees of the state of Michigan are no longer required to wear a mask while on the job as the state updates its COVID-19 policies in alignment with the CDC's latest guidance.
Masks no longer required on school buses as Covid data improves
For the first time in more than a year, students are able to board school buses without wearing masks as the CDC has relaxed some of its requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Oakland and Washtenaw County school mask orders lift Feb. 28
The two counties announced the decision weeks ago, but wanted to give districts time to prepare for the change in policy. The CDC also dropped its mask recommendations for most of America last week.
Doctor talks Covid's impact on heart health
"(It) increases the potential for having a heart attack or for having what we call myocarditis or inflammation of the heart," said Dr. Samer Kazziha.
COVID numbers in Michigan are declining, an upcoming "endemic" is uncertain
Mask requirements across the nation are being rescinded as infections rates decline. Doctors are hopeful but uncertain about what's next.
Expert: Options available for nurses with burnout - but want to stay in healthcare
"Nurses are at a pivotal point where we have a great deal of nurses retiring from the profession," she said. "We have several nurses, all over the country right now, that are at a point of burnout.
Macomb County man accused of using fake Facebook account to scam people with Covid vaccine cards
A Macomb County man is accused of using a fake Facebook profile to list COVID-19 vaccine cards for sale. Officials say he was scamming people out of money.