COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
Amid Michigan's soaring COVID numbers, is it safe to get together for Thanksgiving?
Michigan's COVID-19 numbers are still the highest in the nation and doctors are urging everyone to be safe this holiday season.
FDA approves COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
Pfizer and Moderna announced Friday the Food and Drug Administration's decision after at least 10 states already had started offering boosters to all adults.
Where Michigan stands with COVID-19 heading into Thanksgiving
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan as we approach the holiday season.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receiving COVID-19 booster shot in Detroit Friday
With Michigan's infection rate being the highest in the country, health officials are increasingly concerned about the waning immunity from COVID-19 vaccines. That's why they're emphasizing the importance of booster shots.
10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
US to invest billions in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing to boost world supply
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
Booster shots expected to soon be recommended for all, says expert
"If you look at the science, boosters are not only going to become recommended - but essential," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Beaumont Health.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Michigan vaccinates 70% of people 16 and older against COVID-19
At least 70% of Michigan residents 16 and older have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
Michigan Chamber of business owners worry for Jan. 4 Biden vaccine mandate Jan. 4 deadline
"The government has decided to put employers in the middle of divisiveness," said Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber. "And I am concerned this is going to create more hesitancy."
Biden COVID-19 vaccine, test mandate covers government workers in Michigan
Government workers in Michigan are included in the Biden administration's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
1st round of children vaccine appointments in Oakland County see huge response
Anna Harthen, 11, got her first shot after FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11 last week for the younger age group. Now, she can actually be around her immunocompromised loved ones.
How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your child in Detroit
Detroit is vaccinating children 5-11 years old by appointment only.
What you need to know about Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate
If allowed to move forward, President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate would require all workplaces with more than 100 employees to require the vaccine or mandatory testing.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.