Gov. Whitmer, Congresswoman Dingell reiterate need to get COVID vaccine at EMU
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell are touring the Eastern Michigan University vaccination site on Monday.
Detroit kicks off Neighborhood Vaccine Week - here's where to get a shot
Detroit is lagging behind the state in vaccination rates, so it's taking its shots on the road to eight high school and community center locations throughout the week. Each location will offer the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Gov. Whitmer vows to keep pushing White House for more vaccines
President Joe Biden has promised Michigan more federal resources to support vaccinations, as well as testing and treatments, but no additional vaccines. The state has the highest new infection rate in the country.
Samaritan Center clinic hopes to bridge vaccine gap in Detroit
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, about 23% of Detroit residents have received their first vaccine shot. The Samaritan Center Clinic is hoping to raise the numbers of those vaccinated.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Detroit kicks off Neighborhood Vaccine Week with Johnson & Johnson shot starting April 12
All of them will be administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine in hopes of raising vaccination rates and reducing infections. And it comes at the moment when infections are the greatest among those 20 to 40 years old.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Are COVID-19 vaccines working despite case spike in Michigan?
Michigan is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the vaccine rollout continues.
Michigan COVID-19 update offers glimmers of hope despite case surge, death increase
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are surging, but vaccine effectiveness is painting a positive picture for the future as more people get vaccinated.
COVID-19 in Michigan: Deaths climb, cases spike as state works to vaccinate more people
Michigan has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Why are vaccinated people still getting COVID-19?
People can still get COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but the illness is typically less severe.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Beware of COVID-19 vaccine surveys offering rewards, cash
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned that scammers are targeting people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
"I'm done. That's it"; Michigan's governor, Metro Detroit teens get first vaccine
Whitmer was joined by seven vaccination student ambassadors and her daughter Tuesday at Ford Field for their first shot.
U-D Jesuit teen and vaccine ambassador shares what convinced him to take the shot
"At first I was nervous because I didn't know they did testing or anything already, I didn't want to be a guinea pig," he said. "I wasn't on board at first."
Detroit VA offers Johnson & Johnson vaccine to vets at Southgate clinic April 17
Detroit VA will be offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at a mass-vaccination clinic in Southgate on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8 am to 3 pm at the VFW Post 9283, 16200 Dix Toledo Road.
State vaccination access opens up in 'race against COVID-19 variants'
But as the state expands access to a younger population, teens may not be able to access an appointment as quickly as adults.
Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
Troy mother encourages people to get vaccinated after tough COVID-19 battle
A Troy mother is encouraging people to get vaccinated after she was hospitalized with COVID-19.