Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1

President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.

COVID-19 in Michigan: Changes, challenges, and triumphs one year later

The first cases of COVID-19 in Michigan were announced a year ago, leading to a year of changes, challenges, and glimmers of hope.

Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose

As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough

Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.

CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public

Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.

Michigan expands vaccine eligibility to people who are homeless

Beginning Monday, people who lack sustainable housing will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state expanded the list of people who can schedule treatment to people age 50 and up with co-morbidities beginning today.

DMC partners with Detroit area churches for COVID-19 vaccinations

It was made possible by a partnership with her church - the Oasis of Hope Christian Church and the Detroit Medical Center, vaccinating eligible, Detroit congregation members.  

Michiganders age 50 and older with preexisting conditions can get vaccine March 8

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state will be expanding access for getting a vaccine to residents age 50 and older with pre-existing conditions beginning on March 8. Residents without conditions will be eligible two weeks after.

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.

Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress

The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.