Meijer handing out free N95 masks to customers at store entrances
Three free N95 masks will be available to Meijer customers as they enter the store.
Three free N95 masks will be available to Meijer customers as they enter the store.
Michigan school district makes masks mandatory after community vote
A Michigan school district implemented a mask mandate after the community voted for the policy.
A Michigan school district implemented a mask mandate after the community voted for the policy.
Beaumont doctor says the booster vaccine is needed to protect against omicron
"Some data from inside Beaumont now looking at the people who are vaccinated and getting admitted, and they’re almost all unboosted," said Dr. Matthew Sims.
"Some data from inside Beaumont now looking at the people who are vaccinated and getting admitted, and they’re almost all unboosted," said Dr. Matthew Sims.
N95 masks, Covid test kits are 'the new hand sanitizer' says pharmacy owner
The high demand is all about Covid home testing kits and n95 masks, which Livonia's i Pharmacy had a few of, on display Thursday.
The high demand is all about Covid home testing kits and n95 masks, which Livonia's i Pharmacy had a few of, on display Thursday.
Difference in COVID death count in senior care facilities poses three-hour debate
After a three-hour debate at the capitol, both sides agreed that a better reporting system is needed.
After a three-hour debate at the capitol, both sides agreed that a better reporting system is needed.
Michigan nursing homes required to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents
A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order requires nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents.
A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order requires nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents.
Henry Ford Health System sees some good news on COVID-19 hospitalizations
One of Michigan's largest hospital groups is reporting a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations in just a couple of days and it may be indicative that the trend is finally turning around.
One of Michigan's largest hospital groups is reporting a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations in just a couple of days and it may be indicative that the trend is finally turning around.
Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to be shipped in late January
"If you’ve had two negative tests in a row and you’re still concerned because you have active symptoms I would opt to get a PCR test," she said.
"If you’ve had two negative tests in a row and you’re still concerned because you have active symptoms I would opt to get a PCR test," she said.
Meijer doing free delivery for all orders over $35
A rise in Covid cases has prompted the Michigan-based grocer to shift its access to customers in an effort to keep shoppers safe as Michigan works to stamp down its worst coronavirus surge of the pandemic.
A rise in Covid cases has prompted the Michigan-based grocer to shift its access to customers in an effort to keep shoppers safe as Michigan works to stamp down its worst coronavirus surge of the pandemic.
Expert says the state of flux amid pandemic can take toll on kids but help is available
Dr. Lori Warner, a clinical psychologist, says this state of flux can be challenging for adults and definitely children.
Dr. Lori Warner, a clinical psychologist, says this state of flux can be challenging for adults and definitely children.
Michigan auditor general releases review of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facility
The Michigan health department and Gov. Whitmer have received criticism from conservative groups over how many long-term care facility patients died from COVID-19.
The Michigan health department and Gov. Whitmer have received criticism from conservative groups over how many long-term care facility patients died from COVID-19.
Doctor reflects on 1 year mark of Covid vaccines and impact against pandemic
"I don't know what more proof people want," Dr. Sims said. "It is safe and it works."
"I don't know what more proof people want," Dr. Sims said. "It is safe and it works."
When should you go to a hospital for COVID-19?
You can usually handle your COVID-19 symptoms at home, but sometimes it is necessary to seek medical care.
You can usually handle your COVID-19 symptoms at home, but sometimes it is necessary to seek medical care.
DPSCD to expand Covid testing to staff and students, make vaccines available at school
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
State health director blasts auditor's findings of undercounted Covid deaths in long-term facilities
"I think it's concerning when the auditor general's office is supposed to be known for facts and integrity, to put something out like this that is misleading," she said. "I'm very concerned about it."
"I think it's concerning when the auditor general's office is supposed to be known for facts and integrity, to put something out like this that is misleading," she said. "I'm very concerned about it."
Federal disaster help team to work at Henry Ford Wyandotte amid omicron surge
“We keep seeing the misinformation related to vaccines and efficacy of the vaccine. It is honestly getting more and more frustrating. the data is mounting. the evidence is extremely strong," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, executive VP, Henry Ford Health.
“We keep seeing the misinformation related to vaccines and efficacy of the vaccine. It is honestly getting more and more frustrating. the data is mounting. the evidence is extremely strong," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, executive VP, Henry Ford Health.
MDHHS says 6K COVID-19 deaths were in long-term facilities, auditor general says they're 30% higher
The State of Michigan says of roughly 28,000 deaths related to COVID-19, a little more than 6,000 of them were in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. But a new report coming out on Monday will reportedly show that number is higher. So why the discrepancy?
The State of Michigan says of roughly 28,000 deaths related to COVID-19, a little more than 6,000 of them were in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. But a new report coming out on Monday will reportedly show that number is higher. So why the discrepancy?
State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.