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.
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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.
Michigan reports 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
Michigan reported 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. The state tracks new and ongoing outbreaks.
Michigan reported 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. The state tracks new and ongoing outbreaks.
Protesters rally at Ascension Hospital against COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Protestors against COVID-19 vaccine mandates assembled in front of Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. Many who rallied aren't hospital employees but are affected by federal mandates.
Protestors against COVID-19 vaccine mandates assembled in front of Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. Many who rallied aren't hospital employees but are affected by federal mandates.
Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
Questions linger after Biden announces vaccine requirements for businesses
The legal questions after President Joe Biden's move to require COVID-19 vaccines are yet to be answered - as are many other issues around the mandate.
The legal questions after President Joe Biden's move to require COVID-19 vaccines are yet to be answered - as are many other issues around the mandate.
Lawsuit dropped against Henry Ford Health System over COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A lawsuit filed against Henry Ford Health System regarding the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees has been dropped on the same day that a motion hearing was expected.
A lawsuit filed against Henry Ford Health System regarding the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees has been dropped on the same day that a motion hearing was expected.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Amid concerns of Michigan's 4th Covid wave, fatigue and burnout threaten a beleaguered health care system
Fatigue and stress are looming large over hospital workers exhausted from the pandemic. But with a below-average vaccination rate and students heading back to school, COVID-19 could get worse in Michigan.
Fatigue and stress are looming large over hospital workers exhausted from the pandemic. But with a below-average vaccination rate and students heading back to school, COVID-19 could get worse in Michigan.