Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
Michigan State University to start winter classes remotely for first three weeks
Michigan's colleges have been playing a tricky game of how classes should resume next semester.
Michigan health department updates quarantine recommendation for COVID-19, matching CDC change
Michigan initially maintained its isolation period recommendation for people who tested positive for COVID-19 but weren't showing symptoms. They've since adjusted their safety guidance.
At-home Covid test kits become scarce as new questions arise about accuracy
"If you lined up a hundred people and you tested them with a rapid at-home test 85 percent of those people would get an accurate reading, 15, you wouldn’t," said Rauner. "You have to make sure that you read and follow the instructions on each at-home kit perfectly. You can’t deviate from what they say, or the test becomes invalid."
Beaumont doctor talks about being cautious with quarantine after Covid diagnosis
"With a 10-day period, that is kind of what we’ve been going by. I think if you want to be extra safe and you can afford to do so, then staying the 10 days is probably the best thing," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont, Grosse Pointe.
New Year's resolutions -- How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gyms
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Beaumont hospitals change visitation rules amid latest Covid surge
What has changed is, the support person cannot alternate with other people throughout the day without first receiving approval from clinical leadership - including postpartum patients.
COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Michigan health department keeps quarantine guidelines after CDC shortens isolation period
More than a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines earned emergency approval, Michigan reported its highest daily COVID-19 case rate since the pandemic started on Wednesday. Another 338 people also died.
Michigan breaks single-day COVID-19 case record -- Here's what to know about the virus this week
Michigan set a new record for single-day COVID-19 cases this week.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
How long do you need to isolate if you have COVID-19? -- CDC changes isolation, quarantine guidelines
How long do you need to isolate for if you have COVID-19? Do you need to quarantine for if you are exposed to Covid? It depends, the CDC said.
'We're at a breaking point': Metro Detroit COVID-19 testing sites short-staffed as workers catch virus
COVID-19 testing locations in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with demand for tests as staff catch the virus.
Metro Detroit COVID-19 testing sites running low on supplies as demand surges
Some COVID-19 test sites in Metro Detroit are struggling to keep up with a demand for tests. There are also concerns about a limited number of testing supplies, too.
Where to get a COVID-19 test in Metro Detroit
Find a COVID-19 testing site in Michigan here.
With COVID-19 precautions in place, Metro Detroit Catholic churches ready for Christmas Mass
Catholic churches in Detroit are ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas masses despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro Detroit COVID-19 testing sites try to keep up with demand before Christmas
The demand for COVID-19 tests surged this week in Metro Detroit, overwhelming some testing sites.
Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Wayne State University moving classes online until Jan. 31 due to COVID-19 omicron variant
Wayne State University classes will be virtual through Jan. 31, 2022 due to the COVID-19 omicron spread and virus cases in the Detroit area.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."