Henry Ford Health System expects to vaccinate up to 5,000 people per day
The rate of vaccinations against COVID-19 has been lower than many hoped but Henry Ford Health System says it expects to vaccinate more people soon.
Michigan getting extra 60,000 doses next week as state lays out preliminary timeline for getting vaccinated
Michigan health officials were notified late Wednesday they will receive an additional 60,000 doses of Moderna vaccine from CVS and Walgreens, which have the vaccine stored in long-term care banks.
Detroit kicks off vaccinations today, inoculating 400 at TCF Center
After a slow roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine, Detroit will begin administering the treatment to residents beginning Wednesday. It will inoculate 400 people over the age of 75 and anyone driving them over the age of 65 to start.
Detroit first responder couple who lost 5-year-old to COVID-19, receive vaccine together
"Like I told Vonnie before, there is a purpose why this happened let's take advantage, do something positive out of this, and get back to normal life for everyone," her mom said. "We are praying for all the families who have lost loved ones we appreciate all of the people who reaching out to us still praying for us cope."
Detroit readies to vaccinate first 400 residents amid rocky rollout of COVID-19 treatment
As health officials in Michigan temper expectations about how many citizens can get the COVID-19 vaccine, Detroit prepares to inoculate its first 400 residents.
Age group expands for Detroit COVID-19 vaccines; small business grants announced
"We are expanding eligibility. The system is working," Mayor Mike Duggan said. "We started at 75 and above and now we've lowered it to 70 years old."
Your Take: Medical experts answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions
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COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
Detroit's first day of COVID-19 vaccines runs smoothly at TCF Center
The city of Detroit is vaccinating hundreds of people in the first few days that the TCF Center is open to give vaccines and Mayor Mike Duggan says it's going to keep growing.
Call surge for scheduling COVID-19 vaccines leaves Detroit seniors frustrated
But Quentin Troutman says his elderly mother got disconnected and he was on hold for an hour and a half. Then was unable to get through.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
How to get the coronavirus vaccine in Michigan
In Michigan, every county is in charge of setting up COVID-19 vaccine appointments and distributing the vaccine as the supply from Pfizer and Moderna grows.
TCF Center now taking appointments for Detroiters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Michigan has entered the second phase of its vaccine roll out initiative on Monday when it expands the eligibility for who can receive the two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna treatment.
2nd phase of vaccine rollout in Michigan begins Monday
Michigan is entering the second phase of its vaccine roll out initiative on Monday when it expands the eligibility for who can receive the two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna treatment.
Beaumont Patient Portal crashes from COVID-19 vaccine demand
The site was up and down as of Friday with the announcement that Beaumont will start vaccinating the 1-B category made up of people 65 and up, frontline workers, first responders and K through 12 teachers.
Essential Detroit workers receive COVID-19 vaccine
On Friday, 130 members of the Detroit Police Department were to get shots, kicking off the rollout where Chief Craig has been encouraging his men and women to vaccinate.
Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
Whitmer speaks on Capitol riot, in-person learning and vaccine rollout in Friday's news conference
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will give an update on COVID-19 on Friday, two days after advancing the state to the next phase of vaccinations.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
How to make an appointment as Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine rollouts
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will discuss the process and plans to get more residents of Detroit the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, Jan. 7.