Michigan reports 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths linked to the virus on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 68 deaths linked to the virus.The deaths announced today include 62 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Michigan reports 635 cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 635 cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 57 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
China-made fake N95 masks are flooding market, here's what to look for
About 11 million fake masks have been seized by the feds recently. Intellectual property attorneys at Dickinson Wright, say people are being duped every day. Here is how to keep from getting ripped off.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people over 60 with chronic conditions
Detroit's pause on COVID-19 vaccinations due to Monday's snowstorm is over and now the city is ready to bring in more people to get the vaccine.
Health officials tracking explosion of B.1.1.7 coronavirus cases in Michigan prison
Of the 95 tests performed at the prison, 90 came back positive. Prior to the outbreak, the state had been tracking fewer than 70 cases of the new UK variant.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan meets with President Joe Biden on COVID-19 response
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with President Joe Biden on Friday at the White House to discuss the $1.9T American Rescue Plan and ways to improve the response to COVID-19.
Beaumont relaxes visitation rules for non COVID-19 patients
Beaumont Health is relaxing visitation restrictions for people not being treated or suspected of having COVID-19 as cases and hospitalization rates decline across Michigan.
Economist says vaccine is the key to revival of economy - but it might not happen until 2022
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
Detroit opens COVID-19 vaccinations to those with disabilities
The City of Detroit is continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 for people in the city, now adding those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Taylor woman the first in US charged with stealing money for Covid medical providers
Amina Abbas, of Taylor, was charged by indictment Wednesday in the Eastern District of Michigan with embezzlement of government property connected to CARES Act relief funds.
Group of doctors support expensive Whitmer relief plan, blame GOP for playing politics
The recovery plan would provide $90 million in federal funds to vaccinate frontline workers, seniors, teachers, and school staff, $575 million for testing and tracing to expand lab capacity to identify outbreaks - plus $2 billion for schools to re-open safely for in-person learning by March 1st.
Michigan comedian Mike Bonner returns to Detroit stage one year after last show
Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.
Life-threatening single digit temps in Metro Detroit problematic for shelters during COVID-19 pandemic
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne County residents wait for hours to receive second COVID vaccine dose
There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.
COVID-19 vaccines may not be available for Michigan's general public until fall
The likelihood of most of Michigan getting a COVID-19 vaccine this spring or summer is shrinking unless more supply becomes available soon.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Michigan winter sports to resume Monday, Feb. 8, Gov. Whitmer announces
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration is expected to announce that winter contact sports can start as early as Monday in Michigan,
Covid test positivity rates fall below 5% in Michigan, the first time since October
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Michigan reports 1,193 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths on Friday
On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,193 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths linked to the virus