Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Cass Tech football team has 50 players out due to Detroit's Covid protocols
The lone player said to have tested positive prompting others to quarantine, later received three negative test results. Parents think the first test was a false positive.
The lone player said to have tested positive prompting others to quarantine, later received three negative test results. Parents think the first test was a false positive.
Beaumont Health expert weighs in on vaccines for younger children
It might be the news many are waiting on- promising results from drugmaker Pfizer when it comes to testing the vaccine on younger children. FOX 2 talked to the infectious disease expert about the data.
It might be the news many are waiting on- promising results from drugmaker Pfizer when it comes to testing the vaccine on younger children. FOX 2 talked to the infectious disease expert about the data.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
FOX News poll: Majorities favor mask and vaccine mandates as pandemic worries increase
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
With emergency rooms nearly full, should you go to the ER or urgent care?
Are you wondering if you go to the emergency room or urgent care?
Are you wondering if you go to the emergency room or urgent care?
FDA advisory panel OKs Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 65 and older, votes no for younger
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
Northern Michigan meteorologist fired from TV station after 30 years after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Karl Bohnak began working at WLUC in Marquette in 1988. He says the Upper Peninsula was one of the most challenging places in the U.S. for weather forecasting.
Karl Bohnak began working at WLUC in Marquette in 1988. He says the Upper Peninsula was one of the most challenging places in the U.S. for weather forecasting.
State parent alliance works to make school mask mandates statewide
The statewide coalition of parent organizations are calling on everyone to sign their petition - demanding the state Department of Health and Human services implement a mask mandate in schools.
The statewide coalition of parent organizations are calling on everyone to sign their petition - demanding the state Department of Health and Human services implement a mask mandate in schools.
Metro Detroit woman draws strength in neighbors in cancer fight
Lori Robertson had already celebrated her second chance. Then in the summer of 2021, she got devastating news about the cancer. But her friends, neighbors, and friends are standing steadfastly behind her.
Lori Robertson had already celebrated her second chance. Then in the summer of 2021, she got devastating news about the cancer. But her friends, neighbors, and friends are standing steadfastly behind her.
Berkley woman draws strength, hope during fight of her life
A Berkley mom thought she'd already won the fight of her life but she got a devastating diagnosis that the cancer was back. Then her neighbors and an entire city rallied around her.
A Berkley mom thought she'd already won the fight of her life but she got a devastating diagnosis that the cancer was back. Then her neighbors and an entire city rallied around her.
Beaumont hospitals nearly full due to pandemic, illnesses, and staff shortage
Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.
Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.
This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
Parent groups in Michigan pressing health department to mandate masks in all schools
Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.
Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.
Beaumont says ‘extreme numbers of patients, staff shortages have lead to nearly full emergency rooms
Beaumont is reporting all ten of its hospital departments are nearly at capacity as people seek treatments for non-Covid related ailments and it deals with a severe staff shortage.
Beaumont is reporting all ten of its hospital departments are nearly at capacity as people seek treatments for non-Covid related ailments and it deals with a severe staff shortage.
Where to get a COVID-19 test in Michigan
Find where to get a COVID-19 test in Michigan here.
Find where to get a COVID-19 test in Michigan here.
Henry Ford: 98 percent of staff are vaccinated; non-compliance leads to suspension, forced resignation
"I am thrilled to report of end of the day 98 percent of our team members are either fully compliant with both doses or have received their first dose, and have scheduled an appointment for the second," said Bob Riney, health system president.
"I am thrilled to report of end of the day 98 percent of our team members are either fully compliant with both doses or have received their first dose, and have scheduled an appointment for the second," said Bob Riney, health system president.
College senior suffers severe spinal injury, unlikely to walk - makes remarkable recovery
A Michigan college senior was unlikely to walk again after she fell in December. But in just a few months, with incredible determination, she went from barely able to move one leg to jumping and running.
A Michigan college senior was unlikely to walk again after she fell in December. But in just a few months, with incredible determination, she went from barely able to move one leg to jumping and running.