Michigan health department updates quarantine recommendation for COVID-19, matching CDC change

Michigan initially maintained its isolation period recommendation for people who tested positive for COVID-19 but weren't showing symptoms. They've since adjusted their safety guidance.

At-home Covid test kits become scarce as new questions arise about accuracy

"If you lined up a hundred people and you tested them with a rapid at-home test 85 percent of those people would get an accurate reading, 15, you wouldn’t," said Rauner. "You have to make sure that you read and follow the instructions on each at-home kit perfectly. You can’t deviate from what they say, or the test becomes invalid."

Beaumont doctor talks about being cautious with quarantine after Covid diagnosis

"With a 10-day period, that is kind of what we’ve been going by. I think if you want to be extra safe and you can afford to do so, then staying the 10 days is probably the best thing," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont, Grosse Pointe.

New Year's resolutions -- How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gyms

As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Beaumont hospitals change visitation rules amid latest Covid surge

What has changed is, the support person cannot alternate with other people throughout the day without first receiving approval from clinical leadership - including postpartum patients.

Are at-home COVID-19 tests accurate and do they detect the omicron variant?

How accurate are at-home COVID-19 tests and will they detect the omicron variant? Before you order at-home tests, there are some things to know.

Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable

Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.

COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers

During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.

COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Michigan health department keeps quarantine guidelines after CDC shortens isolation period

More than a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines earned emergency approval, Michigan reported its highest daily COVID-19 case rate since the pandemic started on Wednesday. Another 338 people also died.

J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.

How to set healthy goals for the new year
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One of the best ways to get started, is setting a 10 minute goal of walking outside.

Detroit's health department holds walk-in vaccine event to lift sagging numbers

"We had over 236 walk-ins as opposed to appointments so we’re doing good," said nurse Shalane Mines. “And it’s really good to see the community come out to be vaccinated.”

Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday

According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.

New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge

The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.

The dangers of shoveling snow
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Shoveling snow - especially the wet kind that weighs a ton - is not like normal daily activities. It puts the heart to work and can be stressful to those who don't do regular physical activity. Here's what to know if inches of snow need shoveling off the sidewalk.

WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas

The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.