CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
Michigan's vaccine rates for teachers above national average, survey shows
About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.
About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.
Whitmer says delays of aid could slow COVID-10 vaccine rollout
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.
Wayne County residents wait for hours to receive second COVID vaccine dose
There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.
There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.
COVID-19 vaccines may not be available for Michigan's general public until fall
The likelihood of most of Michigan getting a COVID-19 vaccine this spring or summer is shrinking unless more supply becomes available soon.
The likelihood of most of Michigan getting a COVID-19 vaccine this spring or summer is shrinking unless more supply becomes available soon.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Meijer expanding COVID-19 vaccinations, will administer up to 25K doses to people 65 and older
Residents who are eligible need only pre-register by text message, online, or by visiting one of the Michigan retail chain's pharmacies. More than 40 Meijer locations will conduct vaccinations.
Residents who are eligible need only pre-register by text message, online, or by visiting one of the Michigan retail chain's pharmacies. More than 40 Meijer locations will conduct vaccinations.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
Doctor says for vaccine shopping to get it 'anywhere you can'
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
UK variant of COVID-19 now found in 21 Washtenaw County cases
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
Detroit restaurant employees, grocery store workers, and more now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.
Wayne County could still hamstrung by vaccine shortage despite increase in available dosage
Wayne County could vaccinate 30,000 per week if given adequate supply says COO.
Wayne County could vaccinate 30,000 per week if given adequate supply says COO.
COVID-19 vaccine scams ramping up, experts say beware
"No one from Henry Ford or any other reputable healthcare provider or government agency will call you to ask you to pay for the vaccine or to turn over highly confidential personal information," Riney said. "No one will do that. If you get a call, hang up."
"No one from Henry Ford or any other reputable healthcare provider or government agency will call you to ask you to pay for the vaccine or to turn over highly confidential personal information," Riney said. "No one will do that. If you get a call, hang up."
Beaumont says 2,700 people scheduled a vaccine appointment using "backdoor" pathway
A user located a vulnerability in the hospital chain's scheduling system that books appointments for COVID-19 vaccines, enabling thousands of people to cut in line for an appointment.
A user located a vulnerability in the hospital chain's scheduling system that books appointments for COVID-19 vaccines, enabling thousands of people to cut in line for an appointment.
Jewish seniors - some who survived Holocaust and Spanish Flu - receive vaccines to beat COVID-19
They are among 100 seniors getting their shots Friday, determined to survive this pandemic. They are, after all, survivors.
They are among 100 seniors getting their shots Friday, determined to survive this pandemic. They are, after all, survivors.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.