COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed

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 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
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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

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

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.

Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year

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 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’

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

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

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.

US, Canada, EU, Japan restrict South Africa travel over Omicron variant

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.