COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

FOX News poll: Majorities favor mask and vaccine mandates as pandemic worries increase

Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.

State parent alliance works to make school mask mandates statewide

The statewide coalition of parent organizations are calling on everyone to sign their petition - demanding the state Department of Health and Human services implement a mask mandate in schools.

Metro Detroit woman draws strength in neighbors in cancer fight
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Lori Robertson had already celebrated her second chance. Then in the summer of 2021, she got devastating news about the cancer. But her friends, neighbors, and friends are standing steadfastly behind her.

Berkley woman draws strength, hope during fight of her life

A Berkley mom thought she'd already won the fight of her life but she got a devastating diagnosis that the cancer was back. Then her neighbors and an entire city rallied around her.

Beaumont hospitals nearly full due to pandemic, illnesses, and staff shortage

Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.

Parent groups in Michigan pressing health department to mandate masks in all schools

Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.

Henry Ford: 98 percent of staff are vaccinated; non-compliance leads to suspension, forced resignation

"I am thrilled to report of end of the day 98 percent of our team members are either fully compliant with both doses or have received their first dose, and have scheduled an appointment for the second," said Bob Riney, health system president.

College senior suffers severe spinal injury, unlikely to walk - makes remarkable recovery

A Michigan college senior was unlikely to walk again after she fell in December. But in just a few months, with incredible determination, she went from barely able to move one leg to jumping and running.

Michigan reports 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

Michigan reported 71 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. The state tracks new and ongoing outbreaks.

Protesters rally at Ascension Hospital against COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Protestors against COVID-19 vaccine mandates assembled in front of Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. Many who rallied aren't hospital employees but are affected by federal mandates.

Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says

40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.

Questions linger after Biden announces vaccine requirements for businesses

The legal questions after President Joe Biden's move to require COVID-19 vaccines are yet to be answered - as are many other issues around the mandate.

Lawsuit dropped against Henry Ford Health System over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

A lawsuit filed against Henry Ford Health System regarding the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees has been dropped on the same day that a motion hearing was expected.