Fauci: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose too ‘premature’ to discuss
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Whitmer, AG Nessel say they support Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A challenge to the president's vaccine mandate will be heard in a Supreme Court session in early January.
A challenge to the president's vaccine mandate will be heard in a Supreme Court session in early January.
Detroit continues struggling with COVID-19 vaccination rate a year after rollout
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, more than 2,600 Detroit residents have died from the disease. But the city’s vaccination rate of 44%, which includes children 5 and older, still is far below Michigan’s overall rate.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, more than 2,600 Detroit residents have died from the disease. But the city’s vaccination rate of 44%, which includes children 5 and older, still is far below Michigan’s overall rate.
Detroit School Board approves vaccine requirement for teachers and staff by Feb. 18
The new mandate will affect a small percentage of staff who haven't been vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available, but testing and mask wearing must be worn in those cases.
The new mandate will affect a small percentage of staff who haven't been vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available, but testing and mask wearing must be worn in those cases.
Wayne State announces booster mandate for all on-campus staff, students
The booster will be required except for those with approved exemptions and students who attend 100 percent remotely with online classes or campus resources.
The booster will be required except for those with approved exemptions and students who attend 100 percent remotely with online classes or campus resources.
University of Michigan mandates COVID-19 booster at all campuses; Omicron variant detected at Ann Arbor campus
The University of Michigan is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine booster for students, staff, and faculty at all three campuses, as well as for Michigan Medicine employees.
The University of Michigan is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine booster for students, staff, and faculty at all three campuses, as well as for Michigan Medicine employees.
Michigan State University mandates COVID-19 vaccine booster
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Definition of fully vaccinated should change to include a 3rd shot, says expert
"The definition of having gotten two vaccines if it’s mRNA, or one dose, if it’s the Johnson and Johnson, was really built under a different virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "It is not enough any longer to just get the vaccine - you have to get the booster."
"The definition of having gotten two vaccines if it’s mRNA, or one dose, if it’s the Johnson and Johnson, was really built under a different virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "It is not enough any longer to just get the vaccine - you have to get the booster."
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Where Michigan stands on COVID-19 vaccines of children 5 to 11
One month after children were approved for the COVID-19 vaccine, Michigan's cases continue to surge up while the vaccination rate for kids isn't climbing at near the rate medical officials want.
One month after children were approved for the COVID-19 vaccine, Michigan's cases continue to surge up while the vaccination rate for kids isn't climbing at near the rate medical officials want.
Unvaccinated filling up vast majority of Michigan ICUs as state hits new high in hospitalizations
Even as Michigan reports more than 70% of its population 16 and older getting the first dose of the vaccine, a fourth surge is hampering the state's hospitals.
Even as Michigan reports more than 70% of its population 16 and older getting the first dose of the vaccine, a fourth surge is hampering the state's hospitals.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Gov. Whitmer addresses rise in Michigan COVID-19 cases, says more health department guidance is coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.