Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
Officials in Michigan county used COVID-19 money for bonuses
Elected officials in a small Michigan county between Lansing and Flint used COVID-19 relief money to give themselves bonuses.
Elected officials in a small Michigan county between Lansing and Flint used COVID-19 relief money to give themselves bonuses.
CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
Beating mid-summer boredom is easier than you think
We track a lot of things from calories to steps, but how about keepng track of time spent outside in nature? It's one way to help beat the midsummer boredom.
We track a lot of things from calories to steps, but how about keepng track of time spent outside in nature? It's one way to help beat the midsummer boredom.
CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
Michigan Legislature kills law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used for COVID-19 rules
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020
Catholic schools in Detroit won't require vaccines or masks for upcoming school year
The schools also won't mandate any testing protocols and recommended any schools abide by their county health department's quarantine protocols in the event of a positive coronavirus infection during the school year.
The schools also won't mandate any testing protocols and recommended any schools abide by their county health department's quarantine protocols in the event of a positive coronavirus infection during the school year.
US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
Winner of $1 million COVID-19 vaccine lottery prize is Grand Blanc resident
The state made millions of dollars available to be won, including one $1 million prize and one $2 million prize for those that have already gotten the shot.
The state made millions of dollars available to be won, including one $1 million prize and one $2 million prize for those that have already gotten the shot.
Michigan issues stop-use order for hand sanitizer that does not protect against germs
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Purella hand sanitizer.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Purella hand sanitizer.
Legionnaires' disease is on the rise in Michigan and this expert explains why
During the first two weeks of July, the number of cases are up 596 percent compared to this time last year.
During the first two weeks of July, the number of cases are up 596 percent compared to this time last year.
MAGIC can help residents feel better after recent flooding
Dr. Sabrina Jackson gives residents some advice with dealing with how they feel after possibly losing a number of items, memories, and other assets to the rainstorm this week.
Dr. Sabrina Jackson gives residents some advice with dealing with how they feel after possibly losing a number of items, memories, and other assets to the rainstorm this week.
Disaster Distress Helpline provides emotional support for flood victims
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline offers crisis counseling 24/7.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline offers crisis counseling 24/7.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Canada rejects plan for people to receive COVID-19 vaccine at US border tunnel
A plan to tap into Michigan's vaccine surplus would have had Canadian residents stand along the border at the bridge and have health care workers jab them.
A plan to tap into Michigan's vaccine surplus would have had Canadian residents stand along the border at the bridge and have health care workers jab them.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
Mobile vaccination hubs come to Detroit schools this summer for students
Detroit Public Schools Community District is partnering with the city's health department to launch a blitz to get kids 12 and up vaccinated.
Detroit Public Schools Community District is partnering with the city's health department to launch a blitz to get kids 12 and up vaccinated.
Michigan Unemployment Agency error means some residents will need to re-certify for benefits
The Unemployment Insurance Agency said it had included four reasons on the initial applications that were not approved by the U.S. Labor Department
The Unemployment Insurance Agency said it had included four reasons on the initial applications that were not approved by the U.S. Labor Department
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes: these are the first winners
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.
Who were the first four people chosen for Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes? Three of them are from the Detroit area.