CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Michigan reports 4,448 cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday (average of 2,224 cases per day) and 51 deaths
On Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, Michigan reported 4,448 cases of COVID-19 and 51 deaths since Wednesday, 28 of those deaths were identified through vital records review.
On Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, Michigan reported 4,448 cases of COVID-19 and 51 deaths since Wednesday, 28 of those deaths were identified through vital records review.
Hundreds of protesters gather against school mask mandate in Oakland County
Protesting parents Thursday feel that Oakland County is overstepping its bounds with this school mask mandate. They say the decision about wearing masks should be up to school boards and parents — not the county executive and health department.
Protesting parents Thursday feel that Oakland County is overstepping its bounds with this school mask mandate. They say the decision about wearing masks should be up to school boards and parents — not the county executive and health department.
Holland pizzeria's food license restored after owner flouted COVID-19 restrictions and was jailed
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney plans to reopen her restaurant in a few weeks. She became the face of defiance over enforcement of pandemic-related restrictions.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney plans to reopen her restaurant in a few weeks. She became the face of defiance over enforcement of pandemic-related restrictions.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
CDC: Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Don't travel on Labor Day weekend
In Michigan, even with close to 65% of the state vaccinated, most of the largest counties fall under the most severe infection rate categories.
In Michigan, even with close to 65% of the state vaccinated, most of the largest counties fall under the most severe infection rate categories.
Covid long-hauler who lost sense of taste and smell receives help at Henry Ford
"I had very mild symptoms - more of the (fatigue)," she said. "I lost my taste and smell almost immediately and it just hasn’t come back."
"I had very mild symptoms - more of the (fatigue)," she said. "I lost my taste and smell almost immediately and it just hasn’t come back."
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
NIH director talks about safety of vaccines against Delta variant and boosters
How effective are our vaccines against the Delta variant - and when should you get a booster shot? Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health is answering some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine - and the breakthrough cases that seem to be happening more frequently.
How effective are our vaccines against the Delta variant - and when should you get a booster shot? Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health is answering some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine - and the breakthrough cases that seem to be happening more frequently.
Washtenaw County issues mask mandate for schools while indoors
Washtenaw County is the latest county to institute a face mask mandate for schools, requiring everyone to wear one properly regardless of vaccination status.
Washtenaw County is the latest county to institute a face mask mandate for schools, requiring everyone to wear one properly regardless of vaccination status.
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.