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.
Whitmer signs bill to repeal Michigan's ‘tampon tax’
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to new research
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
What is the difference between the COVID-19 vaccines for kids and adults?
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 90% effective at preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19 in kids.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 90% effective at preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19 in kids.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Can kids experience side effects from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
For those that have gotten the vaccine, their arm can get sore and some redness can appear at the injection site. A headache and fever may follow. Is it the same for kids?
For those that have gotten the vaccine, their arm can get sore and some redness can appear at the injection site. A headache and fever may follow. Is it the same for kids?
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
New chief medical exec says vaccinating 5 to 11 year-olds key to limiting school outbreaks
"Since the start of the pandemic, about 1.9 million children in that age group, 5 to 11, have been infected," Dr. Bagdasarian said. "And that accounts for about 9 percent of all US cases. "More than 8,300 of them have been hospitalized and 94 have died nationally."
"Since the start of the pandemic, about 1.9 million children in that age group, 5 to 11, have been infected," Dr. Bagdasarian said. "And that accounts for about 9 percent of all US cases. "More than 8,300 of them have been hospitalized and 94 have died nationally."