New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains

Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.

Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.

Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest

Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.

Michigan reports 445 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 1 new death

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 779 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths linked to the virus.

Would vaccine lottery gimmick work in Michigan? Ohio reports vaccine surge

So far stats suggest the idea works. According to data from Ohio, the number of people who received their first dose jumped 33 percent the week after the lottery announcement.

Michigan Senate passes bill to block COVID-19 vaccine mandate for minors

Michigan Republicans have pushed a bill through the Senate that will block the state and local health departments from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for children under 18.

Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults

Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.

After Whitmer bar gathering, critics say all restaurants fined for Covid violations should be reimbursed

One group, The Impeach Whitmer Campaign, even filed a police report arguing this picture may be worth more than just a thousand words - specifically a $500 fine for violating the order, which is a restaurant/bar punishment handed out by her own administration.

Workers slowly trickle into offices as state meets vaccination benchmark

After 55 percent of Michiganders received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the *Vacc to Normal* plan allows people working from home during the pandemic to return to in-person work two weeks after the benchmark is met.

5 years after brain tumor diagnosis, woman organizes cancer fundraiser to thank Henry Ford Hospital

Five years later, this pet mom of two is active and her MRI results have not shown any further tumor activity. Grateful, Molly decided this year to organize a fundraiser during May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Talking COVID-19 vaccines inside Detroit barbershops

Detroit's COVID-19 vaccine rate is the lowest in the Metro Detroit area and the question of why or why not to get one is hotly debated in places where most people feel very comfortable holding these conversations - the barbershop and hair salons.

'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19

Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.

Gov. Whitmer apologizes for social distancing blunder

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a photo was posted showing her violating social distancing guidelines.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Hotel Royal Oak offering free live music concerts every Saturday

You can now enjoy free live music concerts every Saturday at 4 pm in the parking lot of Hotel Royal Oak this spring/summer