Michigan reports 5,030 COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths, over 3.9M vaccine doses given
On Friday, March 26, 2021, the state of Michigan reports 5,030 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths linked to the virus. The state is also reporting 3,919,796 vaccine doses have been administered as of Wednesday.
On Friday, March 26, 2021, the state of Michigan reports 5,030 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths linked to the virus. The state is also reporting 3,919,796 vaccine doses have been administered as of Wednesday.
Detroit Tigers expected to have more than 1,000 at Comerica Park for opening day and beyond
The Detroit Tigers may be allowed to have more fans attend Opening Day and other games at Comerica Park as Michigan appears ready to amend the patron limit of 1,000.
The Detroit Tigers may be allowed to have more fans attend Opening Day and other games at Comerica Park as Michigan appears ready to amend the patron limit of 1,000.
Ford Field announced as a mass vaccination site
Ford Field will become a mass vaccination site for all adults in the state starting in April.
Ford Field will become a mass vaccination site for all adults in the state starting in April.
How Michigan schools will benefit from federal COVID-19 relief
Michigan schools will benefit tremendously from federal COVID-19 aid.
Michigan schools will benefit tremendously from federal COVID-19 aid.
Visits to resume at Michigan prisons after COVID-19 halts visitations
Michigan prisoners will be allowed to have visitors for the first time in a year.
Michigan prisoners will be allowed to have visitors for the first time in a year.
University of Michigan to resume in-person classes this fall
University of Michigan students will return to the classroom this fall.
University of Michigan students will return to the classroom this fall.
When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan?
The COVID-19 vaccine has been administered in phases. See when you are eligible here.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been administered in phases. See when you are eligible here.
Michigan says all adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 5
All Michiganders 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5.
All Michiganders 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5.
Whitmer, other mayors praise Covid relief, call lack of agreement during pandemic 'a shame'
Congress just passed one of the biggest relief packages ever, and not one Republican supported it. City and state leaders say it's a shame that the bill passed during a national crisis still drew party-line votes.
Congress just passed one of the biggest relief packages ever, and not one Republican supported it. City and state leaders say it's a shame that the bill passed during a national crisis still drew party-line votes.
Gym owners say they're not responsible for Covid spreading
As Covid restrictions loosen up gyms and fitness center owners are feeling left behind. They say they’re the forgotten group, once again.
As Covid restrictions loosen up gyms and fitness center owners are feeling left behind. They say they’re the forgotten group, once again.
Power struggle between Michigan governor, GOP Legislature could put COVID-19 funds at risk
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature have 60 days to decide how to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature have 60 days to decide how to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Macomb County prosecutor introduces process for reviewing nursing home COVID-19 deaths
The Macomb County prosecutor introduced a form residents can use to begin investigations into the deaths of seniors in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Macomb County prosecutor introduced a form residents can use to begin investigations into the deaths of seniors in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic creates struggles for Detroit homeless shelters
Detroit's homeless shelters fear what could happen when moratoriums on evictions are lifted. They are asking for help assisting people in need.
Detroit's homeless shelters fear what could happen when moratoriums on evictions are lifted. They are asking for help assisting people in need.
COVID-19 in Michigan: Changes, challenges, and triumphs one year later
The first cases of COVID-19 in Michigan were announced a year ago, leading to a year of changes, challenges, and glimmers of hope.
The first cases of COVID-19 in Michigan were announced a year ago, leading to a year of changes, challenges, and glimmers of hope.
Oakland County opens half-mile light trail as Covid memorial
An interactive half-mile in a Waterford Township park gave visitors like Brandy Sotke Boyd a chance to reflect. She lost both her parents to COVID-19 within days.
An interactive half-mile in a Waterford Township park gave visitors like Brandy Sotke Boyd a chance to reflect. She lost both her parents to COVID-19 within days.
Detroit police lieutenant, school board member reflect on loved ones lost to COVID-19
Michigan has lost more than 15,700 people to COVID-19 in the past year.
Michigan has lost more than 15,700 people to COVID-19 in the past year.
Jail reform advocates want more PPE, vaccines for prisoners and staff
"We need some big changes now and fast," Patrick Gallagher said. "We need a real push to de-incarcerate people who could have been released all along."
"We need some big changes now and fast," Patrick Gallagher said. "We need a real push to de-incarcerate people who could have been released all along."
1st Covid variant case found in Brighton gym member, officials say it is 50 % more transmissable
Gym owner James Gray says the past year they have asked gym members to monitor for symptoms and stay home if they are sick. He says they have also tripled cleaning protocols. But he added they aren't taking temperatures or enforcing the state's mask mandate.
Gym owner James Gray says the past year they have asked gym members to monitor for symptoms and stay home if they are sick. He says they have also tripled cleaning protocols. But he added they aren't taking temperatures or enforcing the state's mask mandate.
2020 was Michigan's deadliest year as pandemic pushes deaths up 18%
It was the largest annual percentage jump on record, surpassing a 15.6% increase in 1918 -- when the flu pandemic struck.
It was the largest annual percentage jump on record, surpassing a 15.6% increase in 1918 -- when the flu pandemic struck.
Students, educators looking forward after COVID-19 drastically changed education
The COVID-19 pandemic changed education and caused students and teachers alike to adapt.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed education and caused students and teachers alike to adapt.