Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
Biden's new winter COVID-19 plan includes reimbursement for at-home tests
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Rise in flu cases at U-M campus in Ann Arbor is a good reason for vaccine this winter, says expert
The U-M cases have been identified as the h3n2 strain of influenza. That?s important, and concerning because we tend to see more hospitalizations and deaths in years where that strain of flu is the dominant one.
The U-M cases have been identified as the h3n2 strain of influenza. That?s important, and concerning because we tend to see more hospitalizations and deaths in years where that strain of flu is the dominant one.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Whitmer seeks $300 million for COVID-19 testing at Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking for federal pandemic money to be allocated toward COVID-19 testing in Michigan schools.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking for federal pandemic money to be allocated toward COVID-19 testing in Michigan schools.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.
New lead testing method could reveal higher levels in water
Testing methods the city of Royal Oak used to detect lead in water could lead to higher levels of lead in other cities across the country.
Testing methods the city of Royal Oak used to detect lead in water could lead to higher levels of lead in other cities across the country.
Military medical teams headed to Michigan this week to help overwhelmed hospitals
Beaumont Dearborn is getting 22 military personnel to help relieve strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beaumont Dearborn is getting 22 military personnel to help relieve strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Benton Harbor starts accepting bids to replace lead pipes
Benton Harbor is accepting bids from contractors to replace all lead water pipes in the city by 2023.
Benton Harbor is accepting bids from contractors to replace all lead water pipes in the city by 2023.
How to manage stress during the holidays
While the holidays are often a joyous time for many, they can also be incredibly stressful.
While the holidays are often a joyous time for many, they can also be incredibly stressful.
Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Michigan Covid cases are No. 2 in nation; officials concerned with new variant
"We have not identified any cases of the omicron variant. That doesn’t mean that the variant is not circulating in the United States, or circulating in nearby states, it just means we have not picked it up on our sequencing," said Bagdasarian.
"We have not identified any cases of the omicron variant. That doesn’t mean that the variant is not circulating in the United States, or circulating in nearby states, it just means we have not picked it up on our sequencing," said Bagdasarian.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record high
Michigan has set a new record for the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Michigan has set a new record for the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Canada is latest country to confirm cases of omicron variant
Canada is among several countries Sunday to report omicron cases. Canada said its two known cases are linked to travel from Nigeria.
Canada is among several countries Sunday to report omicron cases. Canada said its two known cases are linked to travel from Nigeria.
South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a board member of the South African Medical Association, said the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a board member of the South African Medical Association, said the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Fauci says omicron variant could be ‘red flag,’ urges COVID-19 boosters for all
“I keep saying it over and over, the next couple of months are going to be up to us. I mean, we, right now, have a tool, a very effective tool,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said, urging vaccination amid news of the worrying new omicron variant.
“I keep saying it over and over, the next couple of months are going to be up to us. I mean, we, right now, have a tool, a very effective tool,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said, urging vaccination amid news of the worrying new omicron variant.
Omicron variant: World races to contain new 'highly transmissible' COVID-19 strain
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.