On Michigan's one-year COVID-19 anniversary, infections tick back up
One year ago today, Michigan identified its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, hundreds of thousands have been infected and another 16,000 died.
Duggan says vaccines expected to be offered to all in May: 'Let's get Detroit back open'
Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his State of the City address virtually this year. His speech will start at 7 p.m.
Mackinac Center sues state for nursing home death data
“It is essential that the public have access to data about nursing home deaths in Michigan,” said Steve Delie.. "Unfortunately, rather than simply providing anonymous data, the state has refused to shed light on this important matter."
Volunteers of America helps Michigan veteran left homeless by COVID-19 pandemic
“Without the Volunteers of America I don't know where I would have ended up,” Kyle Jackson said.
Supply of Covid vaccines helped by J & J release to meet SE Michigan demand
"We are getting more vaccines but still less than what we need," said Dr. Hammami. "And until we can get to the point where anyone can call and get vaccinated that same day, we are still not there yet."
Gov. Whitmer signs $2.5B COVID-19 funding recovery plan, calls for remaining funds to be allocated
Gov. Whitmer signed legislation to fund COVID-19 relief in Michigan but said remaining funds need to be allocated.
From news to the Michigan National Guard -- My COVID-19 experience
Michigan National Guard members took on a set of new missions when COVID-19 reached the state.
COVID-19 worsens Michigan's growing food insecurity problem
Food banks in Metro Detroit are helping more people as the COVID-19 pandemic increases the problem of food insecurity for residents.
Detroit casinos report revenue losses as venues operate under COVID-19 restrictions
Detroit casinos reported that revenues were down as COVID-19 protocols limit capacitites.
First Michigan case of new COVID-19 variant found in Jackson County
Originally detected in early October 2020 in South Africa, B.1.351 shares some mutations with B.1.1.7. Cases caused by this variant were reported in the United States at the end of January 2021.
'Dad would want me to be strong': Family leans on faith after losing father, husband to COVID-19
A Metro Detroit family turned to their faith to help them get through tragic COVID-19 losses.
Church leaders reflect on COVID challenges, lessons 1 year into pandemic
Like many other aspects of life, how people worship was changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carryout only: How Michigan bars, restaurants navigated a year of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
Restaurants and bars have been forced to shift operations and adapt repeatedly over the course of the past year.
Detroit schools reopen for in-person learning but face teacher shortage
Some teachers say the hazard pay won't bring them back. "The hazard pay to me is actually an insult," Conway said. "I think it is a bribe, I think of it as blood money."
Addressing racial disparities in Michigan during COVID-19
Michigan made progress in reducing the racial disparity among new infections of COVID-19 last year. However, a lack of data is making it difficult to overcome the same disparities in vaccine distribution.
Washtenaw County announces new mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Chelsea
A mass COVID-19 site is opening in Chelsea.
Detroit schools reopen classrooms for first time in months
The district waited until the COVID-19 test positivity rate in Detroit had fallen below 5% before considering resuming in-person learning.
COVID-19 in Detroit a year later; triumphs and tragedy dominate 2020
On March 11 of 2020, Mayor Mike Duggan canceled the St. Patrick's Day parade after a new viral disease had been detected in Michigan. It would be the beginning of a life-altering year.
One year later: How people coped with COVID in 2020
Fox 2s Dave Spencer explores how people coped with COVID in 2020
Detroit City Distillery co-owner and his fight to keep business alive amidst pandemic
They moved the entire bar operation four more times inside and outside back again. And now, a fifth time coming soon. There have been losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and counting.