Duggan backs Abbott Rapid COVID-19 tests after FDA issues alert

The 15-minute Abbott Rapit test has been used on members of the city's workforce, including first responders and frontline workers. 

Novi getting drive-thru COVID-19 test site, screening starts Friday

A private-public partnership between Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and state and local health officials has supported the opening of another drive-thru testing site, this time in Novi.

When will Michigan enter Phase 4 of reopening, and what it will include

Michigan is currently in Phase 3 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's six-step plan to reopen the economy. What will it take to enter into Phase 4?

More than 150 iPads donated by FOX 2 viewers helping isolated COVID-19 patients at DMC

While Wolchek has been happy to pick up iPads from those who'd rather stay safe and stay at home, most of the iPads we've gotten donated have been dropped off at UPS stores around metro Detroit.

Whitmer extends eviction protection until June 12 with new executive order

“It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue staying safer at home without fear of being evicted,” Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives renters and mobile home owners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the curve.” 

Clawson's Flipside Records battles for business amid COVID-19 state shutdown

Like so many other small shops business was good - until it wasn't. A global pandemic and a statewide shutdown took place while Flipside Records has been playing the music - but there's no one there to listen to it.

FCA plant employee says co-worker tested positive for COVID-19 and 'it shouldn't have happened'

The team leader says a couple hundred employees started work Monday. All of them filled out health questionnaires before entering the building. But he says another team leader - answered yes to one of the questions - because she had a cough.

Ribbons for heroes: Birmingham school salutes those on pandemic front line

Knowing how much students missed being together - two teachers came up with an idea. Anyone can come to the school and tie a ribbon on the fence to honor a hero, or make a wish for someone they know. It is a simple gesture that is catching on.

Michigan National Guard helps COVID-19 testing at senior living centers in Oakland County

On Thursday Michigan National Guard representatives met with staff from the Oakland County Emergency Operation Center to work out details of providing several teams to help with testing at all 117 of these facilities in the county. 

Newborn twins thriving despite challenging start with parents' COVID-19

First-time parents Jen and Andre were expecting twins when they both came down with COVID-19 last month. And then the babies decided to arrive early.

Mental health issues are on the rise amid pandemic, but federal help is on the way

Suicide help lines are flooded too. Stabenow says it is critical that money hits the ground.  But we have to do something that has been a challenge even before COVID-19. Squash the stigma around getting help. 

Boating industry thriving right now in Michigan despite pandemic

We talk with Bryan Mason from Tommy's Boats in Detroit about why boat sales appear to be skyrocketing in Michigan amid the pandemic.