North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
1st round of children vaccine appointments in Oakland County see huge response
Anna Harthen, 11, got her first shot after FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11 last week for the younger age group. Now, she can actually be around her immunocompromised loved ones.
Anna Harthen, 11, got her first shot after FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11 last week for the younger age group. Now, she can actually be around her immunocompromised loved ones.
How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your child in Detroit
Detroit is vaccinating children 5-11 years old by appointment only.
Detroit is vaccinating children 5-11 years old by appointment only.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
What you need to know about Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate
If allowed to move forward, President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate would require all workplaces with more than 100 employees to require the vaccine or mandatory testing.
If allowed to move forward, President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate would require all workplaces with more than 100 employees to require the vaccine or mandatory testing.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
Michigan childcare workers to get $1,000 bonus for sacrifices during pandemic
Daycare workers now qualify for a $1,000 bonus from the state of Michigan as a way to say thank you for their hard work during the past 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daycare workers now qualify for a $1,000 bonus from the state of Michigan as a way to say thank you for their hard work during the past 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit now hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids - when and where to find them
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, another 68,000 residents in Detroit and several hundred thousand in Michigan are newly eligible to get inoculated.
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, another 68,000 residents in Detroit and several hundred thousand in Michigan are newly eligible to get inoculated.
U.S. eases travel restrictions on more than 30 countries - what you need to travel
The first international flight to land at Detroit Metro Airport will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday from Seoul, South Korea.
The first international flight to land at Detroit Metro Airport will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday from Seoul, South Korea.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Children of Beaumont Health workers receive new kids' vaccine to protect against COVID-19
"Just seeing firsthand how sick some of these patients are when they come in with Covid, (and) to be able to not have the kids get sick and to pass it on to their friends, parents and other loved ones, is such an opportunity," said Dr. Al Rocchini
"Just seeing firsthand how sick some of these patients are when they come in with Covid, (and) to be able to not have the kids get sick and to pass it on to their friends, parents and other loved ones, is such an opportunity," said Dr. Al Rocchini
Detroit offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for inoculating kids beginning next week
Until this week, kids ages 5-11 remain among the last groups in the U.S. still without an option for protection from the virus that doesn't include preventative measures like masks and social distancing.
Until this week, kids ages 5-11 remain among the last groups in the U.S. still without an option for protection from the virus that doesn't include preventative measures like masks and social distancing.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Oakland County Exec pleads for parents to get kids vaccinated after rise in hospitalizations
"The availability of a vaccine for kids between the ages of five and 11 means that the transmission of the virus, including a highly contagious delta variant, can be slowed dramatically," Coulter said.
"The availability of a vaccine for kids between the ages of five and 11 means that the transmission of the virus, including a highly contagious delta variant, can be slowed dramatically," Coulter said.
Doctors see increase in acute alcoholic hepatitis due to changed drinking habits during COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors have seen more cases of alcoholic hepatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors have seen more cases of alcoholic hepatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.