Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated

Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.

COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records

Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.

Radiation drug may improve survival rates for prostate cancer, study shows

A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.

Repairs start on June 14 for the Grosse Ile Bridge

Residents can expect repairs on the Grosse Ile Bridge to go into the late fall of 2021. Repairs start June 14th

Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week

America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.

Michigan reports lowest daily coronavirus increase of 2021 Saturday

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Michigan reported 862 cases of COVID-19 and13 deaths since Saturday. The state did not report numbers on Memorial Day Monday.

A Clarkston man's 3rd cancer diagnosis isn't slowing him down

He used to work 100 hours a week before his first diagnosis. The life-altering news gave him time to reflect. And for Clarkston's Rob Atteberry, he hasn't looked back.

Dermatologist give us perspective about chemicals in some sunscreens
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We know sunscreen is supposed to protect us from skin cancer, so it's concerning to learn certain sunscreens might be putting us at risk. We go to the dermatologist for some important perspective.

Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds

A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.

Michigan House passes COVID-19 vaccine passport ban

As of June, Michigan has not created a vaccine passport and there is no legislative effort being made to use them. However, some Michigan universities are requiring students be fully vaccinated before living on campus.

New Royal Oak vaccine campaign 'Shots for Shots' provides incentive

This Friday, June 4th from noon to 8 p.m. anybody who gets a free Pfizer vaccine at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market gets $10 in Royal Oak Downtown Dollars good for a shot, a drink, and a whole lot more.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

No more COVID-19 lockdowns expected in Michigan, Whitmer says

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.

These COVID-19 restrictions are changing in Michigan Tuesday

Originally tied to the state's vaccine coverage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pivoted last week when her administration announced the health department would be lifting many business and venue rules today, and even more next month.

Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine

"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.