Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates Black Leadership Advisory Council and declares racism a public health crisis

Michigan Governor Gretchen announced on Wednesday the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council and declared racism as a public health crisis while detailing plans to address it within state government.

Human trials for 3rd phase of COVID-19 vaccine begin today

Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.

Human trials for potential vaccine against COVID-19 begin at Henry Ford Health
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Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.

COVID-19 exposure concerns in Detroit after Sen. Barrett's visit

Contact tracing has begun in Detroit after Sen. Tom Barrett's visit there last week, who then later tested positive for COVID-19.

150 COVID-19 cases linked to teens from parties in South Lyon, Fenton

Health officials in three southeastern Michigan counties have linked at least 150 cases of COVID-19 in teens to graduation and prom-style parties.

Matthew Stafford's test for COVID-19 was false-positive, team says, moved back to active roster

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's test for COVID-19 yielded a false-positive result, the Detroit Lions said in a statement Thursday afternoon, and that the player does not have the coronavirus. 

In 1-on-1 interview, Trump campaign defends president's claim Michigan blocked him from holding a "big rally"

The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News.

BioButton offered to Oakland University students tracking their health to prevent Covid on campus

"Our health services will simply get a red or green alert on you. If it is green, nobody cares, you can go to class. If it is red, we will call you and ask some questions to understand what might be going on," Stone said.

Republican Michigan Senator Tom Barrett tests positive for COVID-19

The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.

Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about the need for second round of stimulus checks

"I met a couple that's moving out of the house out of a trailer because they don't want their credit rating impacted and they can't afford to make their rent or mortgage payments."

Oakland University requires students wear BioButton for COVID-19 tracking in order to live on campus

With the fall semester just weeks away, Oakland University is announcing several new steps to keep students, staff, and faculty safe on campus, one of which is requiring residents wear a BioButton, which monitors vitals including temperature in real-time.

Gov. Whitmer vetoes COVID-19 nursing home bill; says based on 'false premise'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation that would have let nursing homes house coronavirus-infected residents only in a separate building from where other residents live.