State won't count vaccinated kids 12 to 15 among benchmark
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
Does a COVID-19 vaccine give you more protection than a previous infection?
Michigan's Senate majority leader suggested recently that the state should lift its restrictions because it already achieved 70% protection when combining the number of people that had contracted the virus with those that had gotten the vaccine. But it's not that simple, experts say.
Michigan's Senate majority leader suggested recently that the state should lift its restrictions because it already achieved 70% protection when combining the number of people that had contracted the virus with those that had gotten the vaccine. But it's not that simple, experts say.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Detroit native Jalen Rose hosts mobile vaccination clinic at his school
Jalen Rose takes his Detroit roots seriously and wants to set an example in a demographic that has been somewhat hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jalen Rose takes his Detroit roots seriously and wants to set an example in a demographic that has been somewhat hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer shot expected to get teen approval as doctors see rise in younger Covid cases
"At Serenity and Beaumont and at all of our facilities, we are seeing 20 to 30 kids a day with Covid," said Dr. Hannan Alsahlani, Serenity Pediatrics.
"At Serenity and Beaumont and at all of our facilities, we are seeing 20 to 30 kids a day with Covid," said Dr. Hannan Alsahlani, Serenity Pediatrics.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Michigan could reach 70% vaccine coverage by August, UMich tool shows
If Michigan vaccinated 200,000 people a week, it would reach 70% coverage by July. But current estimates put the state's pace closer to mid-August.
If Michigan vaccinated 200,000 people a week, it would reach 70% coverage by July. But current estimates put the state's pace closer to mid-August.
Detroit going door-to-door to promote vaccines
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
'The right thing to do' Macomb County officials try to dispel vaccine hesitancy
"Anybody that wants to get vaccinated can get vaccinated," Hackel said. "You can go on our website right now and get a same-day appointment - even within the hour, they are available."
"Anybody that wants to get vaccinated can get vaccinated," Hackel said. "You can go on our website right now and get a same-day appointment - even within the hour, they are available."
Ford Field taking walk-ins and offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The mass vaccine center at Ford Field will end operations on May 17. Until then, it's only administering the second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and one-shot Johnson & Johnson doses.
The mass vaccine center at Ford Field will end operations on May 17. Until then, it's only administering the second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and one-shot Johnson & Johnson doses.
Detroit now paying $50 to anyone who convinces someone to get a vaccine
"Nobody wants to listen to Dr. Fauci or me or Gov. Whitmer tell them one more time to take the vaccine," Mike Duggan said last week. "But they will listen to their neighbors."
"Nobody wants to listen to Dr. Fauci or me or Gov. Whitmer tell them one more time to take the vaccine," Mike Duggan said last week. "But they will listen to their neighbors."
Congressional Black Caucus tackle vaccine hesitancy to help minority communities hit hard by pandemic
The initiative also works to clear up misconceptions that lead to vaccine hesitancy. "It's based on three things, misinformation, education, and accessibility," Lawrence said. "We will remove all the barriers."
The initiative also works to clear up misconceptions that lead to vaccine hesitancy. "It's based on three things, misinformation, education, and accessibility," Lawrence said. "We will remove all the barriers."
Ford Field vaccination site to offer Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines next week
Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Ford Field in Detroit next week.
Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Ford Field in Detroit next week.
The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center transforms into a vaccine clinic
Free food and music were just a few incentives offered to those getting vaccines on Saturday at The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
Free food and music were just a few incentives offered to those getting vaccines on Saturday at The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
Walk in and get a free vaccine without an appointment starting today
Mass vaccination week starts Saturday, May 1st; check out the list of places, dates, and times to receive a vaccine.
Mass vaccination week starts Saturday, May 1st; check out the list of places, dates, and times to receive a vaccine.
Booze, pot, and all-terrain vehicles; here's all the ways places are encouraging vaccines
From the free joints that Michigan dispensaries offer to fully vaccinated customers to paid time off at out-of-state businesses, local governments and companies are getting creative in their methods for boosting vaccination coverage.
From the free joints that Michigan dispensaries offer to fully vaccinated customers to paid time off at out-of-state businesses, local governments and companies are getting creative in their methods for boosting vaccination coverage.
Michigan outlines four COVID-19 vaccine benchmarks needed to lift health orders
At each of the state's four vaccine benchmarks, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% it will ease more health code restrictions on businesses, events, gatherings, and mask rules.
At each of the state's four vaccine benchmarks, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% it will ease more health code restrictions on businesses, events, gatherings, and mask rules.
How many Michigan adults still need a COVID-19 vaccine shot before restrictions are lifted?
How many more adults in the state need their first shot before Michigan will start lifting restrictions? As of April 28, about 3,962,000 residents have gotten their first shot.
How many more adults in the state need their first shot before Michigan will start lifting restrictions? As of April 28, about 3,962,000 residents have gotten their first shot.
Good Neighbor program pays Detroiters $50 for taking residents to get vaccines
The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.
The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.
Miguel Cabrera selected to co-chair commission to boost vaccines
About half the state has gotten at least one vaccine dose. Michigan wants 70% fully protected by the end of the year.
About half the state has gotten at least one vaccine dose. Michigan wants 70% fully protected by the end of the year.