No, being asked about your COVID-19 vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation
It is not a HIPAA violation for a business to ask someone if they have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is not a HIPAA violation for a business to ask someone if they have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Broadway in Detroit to require vaccination or proof of negative Covid test for ticketholders
Broadway in Detroit patrons will have to wear a mask while taking in a show and either prove they're negative for COVID-19 or prove they are fully vaccinated.
Broadway in Detroit patrons will have to wear a mask while taking in a show and either prove they're negative for COVID-19 or prove they are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
The 1000 Hours Outside movement gets kids away from screen time
Benefits of outside play include bettering social skills, physical strength, and emotional well-being. On the 1000 Hours Outside website you'll find printable trackers to log the hours.
Benefits of outside play include bettering social skills, physical strength, and emotional well-being. On the 1000 Hours Outside website you'll find printable trackers to log the hours.
Michigan Legislature seeks to limit Gov. Whitmer’s use of alert system
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers want to limit when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer can send statewide emergency alerts after she sent several during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town hall held to talk in-person learning with education, political leaders
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Court blocks mandated vaccine for WMU soccer players, MSU employee loses natural immunity argument
Four athletes refused the COVID-19 vaccine based on religious reasons. Western Michigan University said that wasn't good enough, and if they didn't get vaccinated, the senior soccer players would be kicked off the team.
Four athletes refused the COVID-19 vaccine based on religious reasons. Western Michigan University said that wasn't good enough, and if they didn't get vaccinated, the senior soccer players would be kicked off the team.
Royal Oak schools install ultraviolet light air purification units
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
Embattled State Rep. Jewell Jones offers letters of exemption to the unvaccinated
"I'm not saying, hey we don't need to get the vaccination, but the choice is important," Jones said. "I know that there are still a lot of people out there who are hesitant about the vaccine, who are just flat-out, not getting it. So I want to make sure that they can still continue their studies or continue their careers."
"I'm not saying, hey we don't need to get the vaccination, but the choice is important," Jones said. "I know that there are still a lot of people out there who are hesitant about the vaccine, who are just flat-out, not getting it. So I want to make sure that they can still continue their studies or continue their careers."
Doctor tells us how to figure out frozen food safe to eat after a power outage
Frozen food can be dangerous to eat after a power outage. Here is how to check - what is still good and what isn't.
Frozen food can be dangerous to eat after a power outage. Here is how to check - what is still good and what isn't.
Judge blocks Western Michigan University’s vaccine mandate for athletes
A federal judge blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four soccer players.
A federal judge blocked Western Michigan University from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement against four soccer players.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
Michigan AG Nessel seeks to investigate after COVID vaccine cards posted for sale by fake Facebook account
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking permission from the Macomb Circuit Court to subpoena Facebook for information about a fake profile advertising COVID-19 vaccine cards.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking permission from the Macomb Circuit Court to subpoena Facebook for information about a fake profile advertising COVID-19 vaccine cards.
Western Michigan soccer players join MSU employee filing lawsuits against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Four female soccer players challenged their school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, arguing it violated their Christian beliefs.
Four female soccer players challenged their school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, arguing it violated their Christian beliefs.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Detroit Zoo begins giving COVID-19 vaccine to some at-risk animals
Some animals at the Detroit Zoo will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some animals at the Detroit Zoo will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Study finds simple changes to salt habits have big impact
Reducing how much salt you eat can drop your chances of having a stroke or heart attack.
Reducing how much salt you eat can drop your chances of having a stroke or heart attack.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
After a turbulent summer for Michigan school districts, students finally return to class
In a frantic final few moves this month, districts in Oakland and Wayne County will need to enforce mask mandates for their students when the school year kicks off - which it is for many this week.
In a frantic final few moves this month, districts in Oakland and Wayne County will need to enforce mask mandates for their students when the school year kicks off - which it is for many this week.