DPSCD to expand Covid testing to staff and students, make vaccines available at school
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
State health director blasts auditor's findings of undercounted Covid deaths in long-term facilities
"I think it's concerning when the auditor general's office is supposed to be known for facts and integrity, to put something out like this that is misleading," she said. "I'm very concerned about it."
"I think it's concerning when the auditor general's office is supposed to be known for facts and integrity, to put something out like this that is misleading," she said. "I'm very concerned about it."
Federal disaster help team to work at Henry Ford Wyandotte amid omicron surge
“We keep seeing the misinformation related to vaccines and efficacy of the vaccine. It is honestly getting more and more frustrating. the data is mounting. the evidence is extremely strong," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, executive VP, Henry Ford Health.
“We keep seeing the misinformation related to vaccines and efficacy of the vaccine. It is honestly getting more and more frustrating. the data is mounting. the evidence is extremely strong," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, executive VP, Henry Ford Health.
'100 Days of Wisdom': Metro Detroit teen hopes to inspire, help others with book about mental health
Jack Leyden wrote "100 Days of Wisdom" to share his experiences and help others. Proceeds from the Plymouth teen's book are donated to nonprofits.
Jack Leyden wrote "100 Days of Wisdom" to share his experiences and help others. Proceeds from the Plymouth teen's book are donated to nonprofits.
MDHHS says 6K COVID-19 deaths were in long-term facilities, auditor general says they're 30% higher
The State of Michigan says of roughly 28,000 deaths related to COVID-19, a little more than 6,000 of them were in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. But a new report coming out on Monday will reportedly show that number is higher. So why the discrepancy?
The State of Michigan says of roughly 28,000 deaths related to COVID-19, a little more than 6,000 of them were in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. But a new report coming out on Monday will reportedly show that number is higher. So why the discrepancy?
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
Should you reuse an N95 mask? -- What doctors say about the masks recommended to limit spread of Covid
N95 masks are difficult to find because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but should you reuse them?
N95 masks are difficult to find because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but should you reuse them?
How to report your at home COVID-19 test
Health leaders are asking people who test positive for COVID-19 to self-report their results and help the state understand just how many cases there actually are.
Health leaders are asking people who test positive for COVID-19 to self-report their results and help the state understand just how many cases there actually are.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
American Red Cross declares nationwide blood crisis -- how to donate blood
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood.
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood.
Pneumonia, myocarditis, multisystem inflammatory syndrome - what Michigan doctors see in kids with COVID-19
According to state health officials, there are 107 kids currently in patient beds around Michigan - a record-high for the pandemic.
According to state health officials, there are 107 kids currently in patient beds around Michigan - a record-high for the pandemic.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.