Michigan scraps 'Vacc to Normal,' announces when COVID-19 restrictions will end
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on set dates rather than following the Vacc to Normal vaccination rate-based plan outlined in April.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on set dates rather than following the Vacc to Normal vaccination rate-based plan outlined in April.
Michigan to lift COVID-19 outdoor capacity limits on June 1, increase indoor capacity to 50%
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give a COVID-19 update Thursday morning.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give a COVID-19 update Thursday morning.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
When will Michigan lift its COVID-19 restrictions?
If Michigan follows the Vacc to Normal plan, mandates will not be lifted until more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, sources said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be announcing plans to ease up restrictions soon.
If Michigan follows the Vacc to Normal plan, mandates will not be lifted until more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, sources said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be announcing plans to ease up restrictions soon.
County health director urges caution in Whitmer's expected relaxing of Covid rules
The governor did not consult with local health officials on accelerating these rollbacks but if she had, they would have urged caution.
The governor did not consult with local health officials on accelerating these rollbacks but if she had, they would have urged caution.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Michigan expected to urge schools to keep masks in schools through end of academic year
Michigan's health department is going to urge schools to continue with masks for students, teachers, and staff to protect against COVID-19 - regardless of vaccination status.
Michigan's health department is going to urge schools to continue with masks for students, teachers, and staff to protect against COVID-19 - regardless of vaccination status.
Kroger drops mask policy for shoppers, employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Kroger has announced it is dropping its mask policy for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kroger has announced it is dropping its mask policy for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Michigan stores that require masks - and those that don't
Following the CDC guidance and state of Michigan's order relaxing the use of masks, businesses are now deciding to require masks or not for customers and employees.
Following the CDC guidance and state of Michigan's order relaxing the use of masks, businesses are now deciding to require masks or not for customers and employees.
UAW to continue with masks until OSHA issues guidance
Despite CDC and Michigan HHS guidance, UAW workers can't take their masks off yet as the organization and Detroit's big three have said they will continue to require masks for now.
Despite CDC and Michigan HHS guidance, UAW workers can't take their masks off yet as the organization and Detroit's big three have said they will continue to require masks for now.
Michigan expected to relax more COVID-19 restrictions, sources say
Michigan is expected to announce plans for relaxing more COVID-19 restrictions soon, sources said.
Michigan is expected to announce plans for relaxing more COVID-19 restrictions soon, sources said.
Michigan business owner, '90 Day Fiance' participant told to retract false COVID-19 prevention claims
Stephanie Davison, the principal of Skin Envy, LLC and a participant on "90 Day Fiance," claimed injections from her business prevented COVID-19.
Stephanie Davison, the principal of Skin Envy, LLC and a participant on "90 Day Fiance," claimed injections from her business prevented COVID-19.
Grosse Pointe teacher resigns after board implements new COVID policy; teachers call out sick in support
Sean McCarroll, a well-liked teacher spoke up during the Grosse Pointe School Board meeting to discuss a new COVID policy, saying the policy was putting teachers and students alike at risk. He resigned and is now getting support from other teachers - who called out sick on Wednesday.
Sean McCarroll, a well-liked teacher spoke up during the Grosse Pointe School Board meeting to discuss a new COVID policy, saying the policy was putting teachers and students alike at risk. He resigned and is now getting support from other teachers - who called out sick on Wednesday.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Michigan breweries craft beer to increase mental health awareness, provide counseling for employees
Things We Don't Say IPA will fund free mental health counseling for The Mitten Brewing Co. employees.
Things We Don't Say IPA will fund free mental health counseling for The Mitten Brewing Co. employees.
West Michigan experiencing spike in fentenayl-related overdoses
West Michigan is seeing a spike in fentanyl overdoses.
West Michigan is seeing a spike in fentanyl overdoses.
Fatal fentanyl overdoses surging on west side of Michigan
The Michigan Poison Center says five people have died this year from the overdoses in southwest Michigan. That has already surpassed last year's deaths.
The Michigan Poison Center says five people have died this year from the overdoses in southwest Michigan. That has already surpassed last year's deaths.
Meijer updates mask policy, says people vaccinated against COVID-19 not required to wear mask
Michigan-based Meijer changes mask policy and says fully vaccinated shoppers do not need to wear one to enter stores while employees will still be required to wear them.
Michigan-based Meijer changes mask policy and says fully vaccinated shoppers do not need to wear one to enter stores while employees will still be required to wear them.