Michigan doc says record-high Covid cases likely undercounted due to Omicron spread
Omicron is creating new problems for Michigan's pandemic response. At-home tests aren't being recorded while new recommendations from the CDC are muddying the waters. "The pandemic is changing faster than the messaging,” one doctor said.
Omicron is creating new problems for Michigan's pandemic response. At-home tests aren't being recorded while new recommendations from the CDC are muddying the waters. "The pandemic is changing faster than the messaging,” one doctor said.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Michigan hospital adds heated tent for extra emergency room space to ease COVID-19 crush
A west Michigan hospital has added a heated tent to open up more emergency room space as the state's COVID-19 crush continues.
A west Michigan hospital has added a heated tent to open up more emergency room space as the state's COVID-19 crush continues.
Doctor says assume you have Covid if you feel sick and can't get tested
"If you have symptoms, instead of guessing and thinking it’s probably this or that, it’s just best to assume it’s COVID-19 until proven otherwise," Dr. Shajahan said.
"If you have symptoms, instead of guessing and thinking it’s probably this or that, it’s just best to assume it’s COVID-19 until proven otherwise," Dr. Shajahan said.
Where can you get a COVID-19 test in Oakland County? -- Testing expanding next week
Two additional Oakland County COVID-19 test sites are being added.
Two additional Oakland County COVID-19 test sites are being added.
Michigan receives first shipment of COVID-19 oral medications
The state of Michigan has received its first shipment of two prescription medications that may reduce symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
The state of Michigan has received its first shipment of two prescription medications that may reduce symptoms in COVID-19 patients.
Group representing kids with special needs files restraining order in court to keep schools open
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Michigan doctors, nurses face attacks while battling COVID-19 pandemic at work
Many healthcare workers in Michigan and around the world are verbally and physically attacks by patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many healthcare workers in Michigan and around the world are verbally and physically attacks by patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
'We're at a breaking point': Beaumont reports 40% increase in COVID-19 patients in past week; 430+ workers out
Beaumont Health said its eight Michigan hospitals are dealing with a big increase in COVID-19 patients.
Beaumont Health said its eight Michigan hospitals are dealing with a big increase in COVID-19 patients.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens endorsed by US advisors
The chief safety question for adolescents is a rare side effect called myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation seen mostly in younger men and teen boys who get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The vast majority of cases are mild -- far milder than the heart inflammation COVID-19 can cause -- and they seem to peak in older teens, those 16 and 17.
The chief safety question for adolescents is a rare side effect called myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation seen mostly in younger men and teen boys who get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The vast majority of cases are mild -- far milder than the heart inflammation COVID-19 can cause -- and they seem to peak in older teens, those 16 and 17.
When should you stop shoveling? Doctors say there's an age limit
A Beaumont doctor says there is a right age when you should stop shoveling and start paying a teenager to handle the shoveling - and it may be younger than you think.
A Beaumont doctor says there is a right age when you should stop shoveling and start paying a teenager to handle the shoveling - and it may be younger than you think.
What to know about free COVID-19 testing at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has free drive-up COVID-19 testing three days a week.
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has free drive-up COVID-19 testing three days a week.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
MIOSHA investigating United Wholesale Mortgage after dozens of complaints about lack of COVID-19 protocol
Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.
Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.
Almost 700 employees of Henry Ford Health System test positive for Covid
As more and more people test positive for COVID-19, Henry Ford Health System says almost 700 employees have tested positive in one week, putting an even bigger strain on healthcare.
As more and more people test positive for COVID-19, Henry Ford Health System says almost 700 employees have tested positive in one week, putting an even bigger strain on healthcare.
N95 masks far more effective at preventing COVID-19 infection compared to cloth masks
In a study of different face coverings, N95 masks prevented COVID-19 infection for up to 25 hours when next to someone carrying the virus. Cloth masks only prevented infection for 20 minutes.
In a study of different face coverings, N95 masks prevented COVID-19 infection for up to 25 hours when next to someone carrying the virus. Cloth masks only prevented infection for 20 minutes.