Oakland County Jail adds vending machines that dispense free Narcan to discharged inmates
The Oakland County Jail recently added vending machines that dispense free Narcan kits to discharged inmates. Narcan reverses an opioid overdose and has been known to save lives.
The Oakland County Jail recently added vending machines that dispense free Narcan kits to discharged inmates. Narcan reverses an opioid overdose and has been known to save lives.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Oakland County reports 25% are under 18
The state of Michigan has the highest COVID-19 rate in the nation again but the state doesn't foresee a need to have another shutdown.
The state of Michigan has the highest COVID-19 rate in the nation again but the state doesn't foresee a need to have another shutdown.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 booster access to all adults 18 and older
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.
Detroit Public Schools to be remote on Fridays in December
All Detroit Public Schools will be remote on Fridays in December.
All Detroit Public Schools will be remote on Fridays in December.
US to invest billions in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing to boost world supply
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
Callers to helplines around the world voiced similar pandemic worries
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
Booster shots expected to soon be recommended for all, says expert
"If you look at the science, boosters are not only going to become recommended - but essential," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Beaumont Health.
"If you look at the science, boosters are not only going to become recommended - but essential," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Beaumont Health.
Spectrum Health in West Michigan sees ‘dramatic’ COVID-19 spike
Michigan hospitals are again seeing COVID-19 surges,
Michigan hospitals are again seeing COVID-19 surges,
Bird flu cases reported in Europe and Asia, raising alert for global poultry industry
Health experts are concerned about the pandemic potential of avian flu and the global poultry industry has been put on high alert following recent reported cases of the virus among birds in Europe and Asia.
Health experts are concerned about the pandemic potential of avian flu and the global poultry industry has been put on high alert following recent reported cases of the virus among birds in Europe and Asia.
Michigan has most COVID cases in the nation in latest CDC data
Michigan is leading the nation in COVID-19 cases as it encounters its fourth surge since the pandemic started in March of 2020.
Michigan is leading the nation in COVID-19 cases as it encounters its fourth surge since the pandemic started in March of 2020.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Detroit police expands Crisis Intervention Team to handle mental health emergencies
“Certainly, when you look at the numbers of folks who are in a mental health crisis, not just in Detroit, but around the state, and around the country, we recognize that mental health is a concern not just for Detroit, but for this country," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
“Certainly, when you look at the numbers of folks who are in a mental health crisis, not just in Detroit, but around the state, and around the country, we recognize that mental health is a concern not just for Detroit, but for this country," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
Hundreds of flu cases reported on campus at University of Michigan
Hundreds of students on the campus of The University of Michigan are coming down with the flu.
Hundreds of students on the campus of The University of Michigan are coming down with the flu.



















