Should you reuse an N95 mask? -- What doctors say about the masks recommended to limit spread of Covid
N95 masks are difficult to find because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but should you reuse them?
How to report your at home COVID-19 test
Health leaders are asking people who test positive for COVID-19 to self-report their results and help the state understand just how many cases there actually are.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Pneumonia, myocarditis, multisystem inflammatory syndrome - what Michigan doctors see in kids with COVID-19
According to state health officials, there are 107 kids currently in patient beds around Michigan - a record-high for the pandemic.
Health officials, Washtenaw County leaders hold town hall tackling Covid questions
One of the biggest challenges has been finding a Covid test or N-95 mask, but Loveluck encouraged people to keep tabs on social media for distribution events that are being planned.
Forgotten Harvest sees 30 percent increase in food demands for those in need
"We shut down, we cannot operate without our volunteer partners," he said. "In order to do what we do for the community, we rely on our volunteers to help."
Michigan Medicine feeling the surge of omicron COVID-19 cases
"We have never seen this many children hospitalized with COVID-19," said Dr. Erika Newman, C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital. "We are seeing younger kids and teens with Covi-related respiratory illnesses, pneumonia."
Whitmer explains why she hasn't implemented COVID-19 mandates in Michigan despite high case rate
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said state officials "had to act quickly with blunt tools just to keep people from getting the virus" at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic because there were not vaccines.
State schools follow new CDC guidelines of reduced isolation time to 5 days
“We’re trying to do our best to keep students and staff safe, but we also understand that it’s important for students and staff to be in school as much as possible," said Dr. Steve Matthews. "So, we think these guidelines will support that."
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard tests positive for COVID-19
“Even though I choose to be fully vaccinated and received the booster shot, the omicron variant was still able to catch up with me,” Bouchard said.
Michigan's 4th COVID-19 surge may not peak for weeks as omicron pushes cases and hospitalizations to highs
The shadow of omicron's spread through Michigan has forced the state into one of its most precarious positions since the pandemic arrived.
Michigan health department shortens quarantine recommendation in schools
Michigan recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic on Monday,
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record-high
Michigan had six COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in the past week, the seventh-highest among all states.
State Attorney General Dana Nessel warns of fake Covid tests sold by scammers
"Just like Covid never seems to end, Covid scams never seem to end, either," she said. "If it's not on the FDA website - don't buy it and certainly don't use it," she said.
Oakland University extends courses online through January due to omicron
"We are hopeful that by waiting until February 1, we will be able to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and return to face-to-face classes more seamlessly," the school said in a statement.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says he contracted Covid, but has no symptoms
First the governor's husband Marc Mallory contracted the virus and now her second-in-command on Sunday got the virus from his little daughter Ruby.
Is a fourth COVID-19 vaccine coming? Doctors and Pfizer say yes
Doctors say a fourth COVID-19 shot is likely coming as the world continues to fight the omicron variant of the deadly virus.
Michigan reports 23,165 cases of COVID-19 (average of 3,309 per day) over past week, 103 more deaths
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, Michigan reported 23,165cases of COVID-19 and 103 deaths over the past week. That's an average of 3,309 cases a day.
Michigan doc says record-high Covid cases likely undercounted due to Omicron spread
Omicron is creating new problems for Michigan's pandemic response. At-home tests aren't being recorded while new recommendations from the CDC are muddying the waters. "The pandemic is changing faster than the messaging,” one doctor said.
Michigan hospital adds heated tent for extra emergency room space to ease COVID-19 crush
A west Michigan hospital has added a heated tent to open up more emergency room space as the state's COVID-19 crush continues.