First 2 healthcare workers with Ascension Health get COVID-19 vaccine dose
Ascension Providence in Southfield administered its first COVID-19 vaccine doses to two frontline healthcare workers Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.
MDHHS says Michiganders 16 and up, pregnant women can get COVID-19 vaccine
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services now says Michiganders 16 and older, as well as women who are pregnant, are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Westland bowling center owner writes obituary for dying business
Last week Steven Klein took to Facebook writing an emotional obituary for Vision Lanes. "I cried the whole time I was writing it," he said. To him it is much more than a business.
Mother and daughter nurses lean on one another helping patients with COVID-19 battles
They remind anyone out there with a loved one battling this deadly virus in a hospital bed: “Your family is not alone when they’re in the hospital," Miranda said. "We’re there and we're talking to them. They’re not alone. They’re not with their loved ones, but they’re not alone.”
Detroit-area business launches #RescueMIrestaurant to match your carryout orders
A Detroit-based wholesale food company is taking a step to save local Michigan restaurants by matching your carryout orders to the dollar.
Survey finds a third of Michigan restaurants likely to close in next 6 months without financial help
A new report from the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association shows just how dire the outlook is for restaurants and hotels in the state if further financial assistance from the government isn't given.
Group of frontline workers at Beaumont get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
A group of frontline COVID workers at Beaumont Health was among the first to get the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Michigan on Tuesday.
Sanctum House provides safe space for human trafficking victims
Amid the global pandemic, human trafficking has gotten worse as it's forced deeper underground.
Michigan cancels final football game of season vs Iowa as COVID-19 cases keep climbing
The University of Michigan announced Tuesday that the Saturday Dec. 19 game versus Iowa will be canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases on the football team.
Only a third of Black voters in Michigan say they'll take the COVID-19 vaccine
A new survey finds only a third of Black voters in Michigan plan on taking the Coronavirus vaccine.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer joins governors across the Midwest urging everyone to stay safe this holiday season
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, just hours after the first Pfizer vaccine doses were administered in the state.
Michigan hospital workers first to get COVID-19 vaccines in state
It could still be another 4 or 5 months before the general public has access to the COVID-19 vaccine but the first doses are being administered at hospitals now.
Two massive developments thriving in Romulus despite COVID-19
The mayor of Romulus and a developer with Kojaian speak on two developments that are thriving despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
First shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine departs from Michigan plant
This will be the first batch of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine shipped from the Michigan plant. The vaccines will be delivered to more than 600 locations nationwide.
What infrastructure do we need to vaccinate 70 percent of Michiganders by 2021, expert explains
With a COVID-19 vaccine expected to be distributed across the country, FOX 2’s Hilary Golston sat down with COO of Ixlayer, Poorya Sabounchi, to discuss this. Sabounchi specializes in technical and logistical support for testing and vaccine distribution for more than 300 organizations in the country.
Dearborn distributes 10 reusable masks to every home
Dearborn's COVID-19 cases are the highest in Wayne County, now they're passing out masks to everyone.
Could employers force workers take COVID-19 vaccine? Labor attorney explains why they can
"The big picture answer is, under many circumstances your employer will be able to require you to get a vaccination," Deborah Gordon said.
MDHHS hopes to have 70% of Michigan adults vaccinated by end of 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced COVID-19 prioritization groups and hopes 70% of Michigan adults will be vaccinated by the end of 2021.
Henry Ford Health System makes preparations for COVID-19 vaccines
WIth Pfizer's vaccine expected to approved Friday, Henry Ford Health System says it's ready to receive the first doses.
Michigan reports 5,157 more COVID-19 cases, 61 more deaths on Friday
On Friday, December 11, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,157 new COVID-19 cases and 61 more deaths linked to the virus.