Even as Michigan's Covid hospitalizations dip, health care workers warn state still in crisis
Case rates and staff burnout have already pushed Michigan hospitals to the brink, officials say. But with the holidays in full swing and omicron spreading, the worst may still be on the way.
Case rates and staff burnout have already pushed Michigan hospitals to the brink, officials say. But with the holidays in full swing and omicron spreading, the worst may still be on the way.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Definition of fully vaccinated should change to include a 3rd shot, says expert
"The definition of having gotten two vaccines if it’s mRNA, or one dose, if it’s the Johnson and Johnson, was really built under a different virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "It is not enough any longer to just get the vaccine - you have to get the booster."
"The definition of having gotten two vaccines if it’s mRNA, or one dose, if it’s the Johnson and Johnson, was really built under a different virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "It is not enough any longer to just get the vaccine - you have to get the booster."
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Court won't order Ann Arbor hospital to use ivermectin to treat man with COVID-19
The daughter of a 68-year-old man sued after doctors refused to use the cattle deworming medicine. The man still has severe lung problems and other health woes, but his Covid infection has eased.
The daughter of a 68-year-old man sued after doctors refused to use the cattle deworming medicine. The man still has severe lung problems and other health woes, but his Covid infection has eased.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Detroit expands vaccinations with door-knock program in battle against COVID-19
"We can come directly to them to get their vaccines," she said. "That’s one of our new approaches - and we’re vaccinating about 200 people a day, right in their own home."
"We can come directly to them to get their vaccines," she said. "That’s one of our new approaches - and we’re vaccinating about 200 people a day, right in their own home."
Michigan ranks 49th in student to counselor ratio with shortage having lasting impact
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
'This is serious': Health officials worried about strain COVID-19 pandemic is putting on Michigan hospitals
Michigan health officials are concerned about the strain COVID-19 is putting on hospitals.
Michigan health officials are concerned about the strain COVID-19 is putting on hospitals.
Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
First Omicron variant detected in Michigan's Kent County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Michigan hits another pandemic high for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Michigan has more than 4,400 adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
Michigan has more than 4,400 adults hospitalized with COVID-19.