Michigan ranks 49th in student to counselor ratio with shortage having lasting impact
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
'This is serious': Health officials worried about strain COVID-19 pandemic is putting on Michigan hospitals
Michigan health officials are concerned about the strain COVID-19 is putting on hospitals.
Michigan health officials are concerned about the strain COVID-19 is putting on hospitals.
Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
First Omicron variant detected in Michigan's Kent County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Michigan hits another pandemic high for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Michigan has more than 4,400 adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
Michigan has more than 4,400 adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
1st-year doctor rises to the challenge of Covid pandemic
“This has been a very humbling pandemic," he said. "It gives you a sense that you don’t always know what’s out there.”
“This has been a very humbling pandemic," he said. "It gives you a sense that you don’t always know what’s out there.”
Michigan hits record high COVID-19 hospitalizations, majority are unvaccinated
Michigan's COVID-19 hospitalizations are the highest they've ever been and nearly all of them are people who have not been vaccinated.
Michigan's COVID-19 hospitalizations are the highest they've ever been and nearly all of them are people who have not been vaccinated.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Covid case surge and usual winter illnesses are taking toll on hospitals, says doctor
"We’re ready for anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves to come do so," said Dr. Paul Bozyk of Beaumont Royal Oak.
"We’re ready for anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves to come do so," said Dr. Paul Bozyk of Beaumont Royal Oak.
The Oakland Community Health Network provides mental health help in wake of Oxford shooting
There are resources available to help families work through the trauma, no matter how they were impacted.
There are resources available to help families work through the trauma, no matter how they were impacted.
Where Michigan stands on COVID-19 vaccines of children 5 to 11
One month after children were approved for the COVID-19 vaccine, Michigan's cases continue to surge up while the vaccination rate for kids isn't climbing at near the rate medical officials want.
One month after children were approved for the COVID-19 vaccine, Michigan's cases continue to surge up while the vaccination rate for kids isn't climbing at near the rate medical officials want.
Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
DOD medical staff help arrives at Beaumont Dearborn for Covid case surge
"Today’s our day one," said Lt. Col. Stephen Duryea. "We’re going to be here for about 30 days."
"Today’s our day one," said Lt. Col. Stephen Duryea. "We’re going to be here for about 30 days."
Omicron variant: South Africa may offer glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
Unvaccinated filling up vast majority of Michigan ICUs as state hits new high in hospitalizations
Even as Michigan reports more than 70% of its population 16 and older getting the first dose of the vaccine, a fourth surge is hampering the state's hospitals.
Even as Michigan reports more than 70% of its population 16 and older getting the first dose of the vaccine, a fourth surge is hampering the state's hospitals.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand emergency use of COVID-19 booster to include 16, 17-year-olds
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.