Detroit extends COVID-19 testing hours at Joseph Walker Williams Rec Center for holiday season
People who work and live in Detroit can get free rapid Covid tests at the Joseph Walker Williams Rec Center. The test site has extended hours this week and next week.
People who work and live in Detroit can get free rapid Covid tests at the Joseph Walker Williams Rec Center. The test site has extended hours this week and next week.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
'The greatest solace for grief'; Studies show greater happiness and gratitude among those that give
Giving can feel good, but according to some studies, it can also be beneficial to one's health. Improved gratitude, stronger self-esteem, and greater happiness are all attributes of charitable giving. Learn more on how you can donate here: fox2detroit.com/givingguide
Giving can feel good, but according to some studies, it can also be beneficial to one's health. Improved gratitude, stronger self-esteem, and greater happiness are all attributes of charitable giving. Learn more on how you can donate here: fox2detroit.com/givingguide
Despite slight decrease in hospitalizations, Beaumont doctor concerned as COVID-19 surges in Michigan
Beaumont Dr. Nick Gilpin is concerned about the the COVID-19 pandemic during the holidays.
Beaumont Dr. Nick Gilpin is concerned about the the COVID-19 pandemic during the holidays.
Michigan 'in for another 4-6 weeks' of COVID-19 surge as omicron sweeps through state, Whitmer says
As holiday travel kicks into full gear, concerns have morphed into alarms for many hospitals and doctors as Michigan manages some of its worst hospitalization numbers of the pandemic.
As holiday travel kicks into full gear, concerns have morphed into alarms for many hospitals and doctors as Michigan manages some of its worst hospitalization numbers of the pandemic.
First 2 weeks of new Oakland University semester is online only to slow Covid spread
Oakland University has had mandatory vaccines since August of this year with a campus of 17,500 students. But Covid is not going away - and starting January 5, classes will start out online- for two weeks.
Oakland University has had mandatory vaccines since August of this year with a campus of 17,500 students. But Covid is not going away - and starting January 5, classes will start out online- for two weeks.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
'Hugely contagious' but is it more severe? Everything to know about the omicron variant
How much protection do the vaccines offer? What about natural immunity? Who is most at risk? Here is everything we know about the new COVID-19 variant running rampant through Michigan and the U.S.
How much protection do the vaccines offer? What about natural immunity? Who is most at risk? Here is everything we know about the new COVID-19 variant running rampant through Michigan and the U.S.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
COVID-19 testing backs up as Michiganders prepare for holiday travel
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are still surging and now people are preparing to travel. Many of whom are getting tested for the virus and creating a shortage in appointments in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are still surging and now people are preparing to travel. Many of whom are getting tested for the virus and creating a shortage in appointments in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan reports 40,692 cases of COVID-19 (daily average of 20,346), 259 deaths since Wednesday
On Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, Michigan reported 40,692 cases of COVID-19 and 259 deaths since Wednesday, 136 of which were from vital records review. That's an average of 13,673 cases per day.
On Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, Michigan reported 40,692 cases of COVID-19 and 259 deaths since Wednesday, 136 of which were from vital records review. That's an average of 13,673 cases per day.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
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.
Omicron variant may hinder 2 leading drugs against COVID-19
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
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.