US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Michigan's COVID-19 surge has some rethinking New Year's Eve plans
Giant parties and large gatherings may not be worth the risk, says doctors.
Giant parties and large gatherings may not be worth the risk, says doctors.
Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Michigan State University to start winter classes remotely for first three weeks
Michigan's colleges have been playing a tricky game of how classes should resume next semester.
Michigan's colleges have been playing a tricky game of how classes should resume next semester.
Michigan health department updates quarantine recommendation for COVID-19, matching CDC change
Michigan initially maintained its isolation period recommendation for people who tested positive for COVID-19 but weren't showing symptoms. They've since adjusted their safety guidance.
Michigan initially maintained its isolation period recommendation for people who tested positive for COVID-19 but weren't showing symptoms. They've since adjusted their safety guidance.
At-home Covid test kits become scarce as new questions arise about accuracy
"If you lined up a hundred people and you tested them with a rapid at-home test 85 percent of those people would get an accurate reading, 15, you wouldn’t," said Rauner. "You have to make sure that you read and follow the instructions on each at-home kit perfectly. You can’t deviate from what they say, or the test becomes invalid."
"If you lined up a hundred people and you tested them with a rapid at-home test 85 percent of those people would get an accurate reading, 15, you wouldn’t," said Rauner. "You have to make sure that you read and follow the instructions on each at-home kit perfectly. You can’t deviate from what they say, or the test becomes invalid."
Beaumont doctor talks about being cautious with quarantine after Covid diagnosis
"With a 10-day period, that is kind of what we’ve been going by. I think if you want to be extra safe and you can afford to do so, then staying the 10 days is probably the best thing," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont, Grosse Pointe.
"With a 10-day period, that is kind of what we’ve been going by. I think if you want to be extra safe and you can afford to do so, then staying the 10 days is probably the best thing," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont, Grosse Pointe.
New Year's resolutions -- How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gyms
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Beaumont hospitals change visitation rules amid latest Covid surge
What has changed is, the support person cannot alternate with other people throughout the day without first receiving approval from clinical leadership - including postpartum patients.
What has changed is, the support person cannot alternate with other people throughout the day without first receiving approval from clinical leadership - including postpartum patients.
CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Are at-home COVID-19 tests accurate and do they detect the omicron variant?
How accurate are at-home COVID-19 tests and will they detect the omicron variant? Before you order at-home tests, there are some things to know.
How accurate are at-home COVID-19 tests and will they detect the omicron variant? Before you order at-home tests, there are some things to know.
Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Michigan health department keeps quarantine guidelines after CDC shortens isolation period
More than a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines earned emergency approval, Michigan reported its highest daily COVID-19 case rate since the pandemic started on Wednesday. Another 338 people also died.
More than a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines earned emergency approval, Michigan reported its highest daily COVID-19 case rate since the pandemic started on Wednesday. Another 338 people also died.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
How to set healthy goals for the new year
One of the best ways to get started, is setting a 10 minute goal of walking outside.
One of the best ways to get started, is setting a 10 minute goal of walking outside.