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.

Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs

A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.

Detroit bar and dance venue El Club to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test through October

Detroit's bar and dance club, El Club, wants to keep guests, employees, and artists safe this season. Guests need to provide proof of vaccination ora negative test to enjoy the facilities.