US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says

Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”

Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers

Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.

J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says

Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.

Oakland County Health Department mandates masks for schools K-12

The Oakland County Health Department is requiring that all students, staff, and faculty wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status, to prevent spreading COVID-19.

Back to school more stressful than ever this fall, says study
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Going back to school always conjures up a lot of emotion, excitement, stress, anxiety. All that is still around, but now there are heated discussions that are causing even more challenges. We've got results of a national poll from Mott Children's Hospital.

Grosse Pointe, Livonia schools wade into mask debate as Whitmer refuses to order mandate

Grosse Pointe school officials had originally ordered no mask mandate for the fall school year. But the situation is fluid, board members say, and the policy could change if coronavirus cases increase.

No decision yet by Livonia schools on forcing masks in classrooms after hearing arguments on both sides

"I do not want my child in a mask," said one woman. "He is in third grade, he needs to see his friends' faces, see their smiles, interact, be rambunctious outside at recess, and have a great time without a mask."

Air quality expert calls plastic barriers 'hygenic theater' that don't work

"You are creating what we call a cluster, so the virus will cluster next to you or next to the person sitting next to you basically," Dr. Zaatari said. "So the virus will go beyond the plastic barriers or over it, or the side, and you get infected."

Warren schools requiring face masks for all students and staff

Parents in Warren will have to make sure their children are wearing masks when school starts as the district is the latest to require masks for all students and staff.

Ways to simplify packing lunch for work and school
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Okay parents do you pack lunch for the school kids - or even for yourself at work? It sounds like a lot of work but we'll give you some easy ideas to keep it healthy and tasty in Health Works.

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.

Bloomfield Township woman wins $2 million COVID-19 vaccine lottery grand prize

The grand prize winner, nine college scholarship winners, as well as eight other daily prize winners were among the newest recipients of Michigan's vaccine lottery.