US, Canada, EU, Japan restrict South Africa travel over Omicron variant
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
Southeast Mich. man 1st in world to receive prostate cancer procedure at Henry Ford
In September doctors say Peter Piccianto became the first patient in the world to have a precision prostatectomy performed through the bladder using a single port robot.
In September doctors say Peter Piccianto became the first patient in the world to have a precision prostatectomy performed through the bladder using a single port robot.
Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?
A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
New COVID-19 variant is ‘huge international concern,’ UK health secretary says
The U.K.’s health secretary told Parliament Friday that the new COVID-19 variant was “of huge international concern” and that it was “highly likely” that it has spread to countries beyond where it has been detected.
The U.K.’s health secretary told Parliament Friday that the new COVID-19 variant was “of huge international concern” and that it was “highly likely” that it has spread to countries beyond where it has been detected.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
FDA finds Merck COVID-19 pill effective, seeks outside experts on safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
FEMA to send 22 temporary employees to Beaumont Dearborn
While any help is appreciated, the hospital president said 22 is not nearly enough - 200 to 300 would be.
While any help is appreciated, the hospital president said 22 is not nearly enough - 200 to 300 would be.
COVID-19 testing numbers up in Metro Detroit as people prep for holiday gatherings, travel
Michigan's COVID-19 testing numbers are up as people get tested ahead of gatherings and travel.
Michigan's COVID-19 testing numbers are up as people get tested ahead of gatherings and travel.
White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
Federal government sending medical teams to relieve workers at Michigan hospitals amid COVID-19 surge
Two medical teams will be sent to Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to help hospitals that are overwhelmed during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Two medical teams will be sent to Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to help hospitals that are overwhelmed during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Whitmer: More COVID-19 guidance from Michigan health department coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
How to catch lung cancer early even if you don't have symptoms
A low dose CT scan can detect lung cancer early, increasing your chances of surviving the deadly cancer.
A low dose CT scan can detect lung cancer early, increasing your chances of surviving the deadly cancer.
Gov. Whitmer addresses rise in Michigan COVID-19 cases, says more health department guidance is coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
CT scan can detect earliest signs of lung cancer
A CT scan is the only recommended way to detect early signs of lung cancer.
A CT scan is the only recommended way to detect early signs of lung cancer.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
Michigan man finds perfect match in wife as she donates kidney
A Roseville man needed a kidney and he had to look no further than his own wife - a true perfect match.
A Roseville man needed a kidney and he had to look no further than his own wife - a true perfect match.
Detroit mayor, health officials implore residents to get protected against Covid ahead of holidays
With another 17,000 cases reported on Monday, Michigan finds itself in familiar - although unusual - circumstances as the state with the highest number of new cases.
With another 17,000 cases reported on Monday, Michigan finds itself in familiar - although unusual - circumstances as the state with the highest number of new cases.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.