Michigan House and Senate approve COVID-19 bills, send plan to Whitmer

The Michigan House and Senate chambers approved a series of measures early Wednesday morning that extend unemployment benefits and alter the state's nursing home policy.

U-M doctor, researcher remains optimistic about COVID-19 vaccines

A University of Michigan doctor, researcher and author says he's still optimistic about a successful COVID-19 vaccine after news that Johnson and Johnson had to temporarily pause its clinical trial.

Livonia schools return to in-person learning

As students return to the buildings, a number of protocols are in place to keep the school community safe 

University of Michigan recruiting for a second COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Michigan Medicine is partnering with Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson, for a double-blind phase III clinical trial to test a vaccine against COVID-19.

Southfield library closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

"The library will remain closed in order to have a deep cleaning and for exposed staff to quarantine," the city announced. "Our drive up window, phone reference and computer appointments are closed during this time."

Michigan reports 1,791 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths on Saturday

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 1,791 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths. The deaths announced today includes 15 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.  

Movie theaters, bowling alleys reopened Friday across Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said movie theaters, bowling alleys, amusement parks and other entertainment venues across the state can reopen Friday, Oct. 9 under certain health and safety guidelines.

Michigan bars allowed to reopen under new health order

Michigan bars are allowed to reopen under a new order issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Michigan health department issues coronavirus emergency order

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new emergency order to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders struck down last week.

Gilchrist asks GOP leaders for mask mandate as Senate returns to Lansing

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II called for Republican legislative leaders to enact and enforce a mask requirement inside the House and Senate chambers at all times.

Owner of Bobcat Bonnie's tired of rude customers incensed over mask wearing rules

After hearing dozens of stories from employees at the restaurant's five locations - in Ferndale, Detroit, Ypsilanti, Wyandotte and Partridge Creek Mall, Matt Buskard let out his frustrations on Facebook.

MDHHS issues emergency order requiring schools to publicly notify of COVID-19 cases

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.