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.
Omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Oakland County
The first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Oakland County has been confirmed by health officials.
The first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Oakland County has been confirmed by health officials.
Michigan State University mandates COVID-19 vaccine booster
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Even as Michigan's Covid hospitalizations dip, health care workers warn state still in crisis
Case rates and staff burnout have already pushed Michigan hospitals to the brink, officials say. But with the holidays in full swing and omicron spreading, the worst may still be on the way.
Case rates and staff burnout have already pushed Michigan hospitals to the brink, officials say. But with the holidays in full swing and omicron spreading, the worst may still be on the way.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.