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.
Detroit churches become centers for third COVID-19 shots for immunocompromised residents
The city has leaned on its religious and cultural leaders to help encourage residents to get vaccinated.
The city has leaned on its religious and cultural leaders to help encourage residents to get vaccinated.
Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
More than half of all Michigan K-12 students attend schools wheres masks are mandated
The governor's office said 54% of all students in traditional public schools are subject to masking requirements. That includes students in six of the 10 most populated counties in Michigan.
The governor's office said 54% of all students in traditional public schools are subject to masking requirements. That includes students in six of the 10 most populated counties in Michigan.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Wayne County to mandate masks for all students and staff for upcoming school year
The decision affects some 220,000 students in dozens of K-12 school districts throughout the county.
The decision affects some 220,000 students in dozens of K-12 school districts throughout the county.
West Nile virus found in Macomb County mosquitoes
West Nile virus was detected in Macomb County mosquitoes,
West Nile virus was detected in Macomb County mosquitoes,
What to do if you've lost your COVID-19 vaccine card
If you received the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan but lost your vaccine card, you can access proof of vaccination with the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.
If you received the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan but lost your vaccine card, you can access proof of vaccination with the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.