Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
Metro Detroit man uses magic while also being mental health advocate
Aside from dazzling crowds with his awe-inspiring magic, Grupido has also used his magic to be an advocate for mental health. Dealing with his own depression, he uses his platform to talk to school-age kids about similar struggles they might be dealing with.
Aside from dazzling crowds with his awe-inspiring magic, Grupido has also used his magic to be an advocate for mental health. Dealing with his own depression, he uses his platform to talk to school-age kids about similar struggles they might be dealing with.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
State won't count vaccinated kids 12 to 15 among benchmark
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."
Michigan reports 1,825 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 39 new deaths
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 2,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42 deaths linked to the virus.
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 2,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42 deaths linked to the virus.
Does a COVID-19 vaccine give you more protection than a previous infection?
Michigan's Senate majority leader suggested recently that the state should lift its restrictions because it already achieved 70% protection when combining the number of people that had contracted the virus with those that had gotten the vaccine. But it's not that simple, experts say.
Michigan's Senate majority leader suggested recently that the state should lift its restrictions because it already achieved 70% protection when combining the number of people that had contracted the virus with those that had gotten the vaccine. But it's not that simple, experts say.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
ECMO machine is saving the sickest COVID-19 patients
You know how important the ventilator has been in helping patients survive COVID-19, but what happens when it's not enough especially for a younger patient. Meet Kristi Kowalski who survived a severe case of the disease with the help of the ECMO.
You know how important the ventilator has been in helping patients survive COVID-19, but what happens when it's not enough especially for a younger patient. Meet Kristi Kowalski who survived a severe case of the disease with the help of the ECMO.
Detroit native Jalen Rose hosts mobile vaccination clinic at his school
Jalen Rose takes his Detroit roots seriously and wants to set an example in a demographic that has been somewhat hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jalen Rose takes his Detroit roots seriously and wants to set an example in a demographic that has been somewhat hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Woman says infusion therapy helped save she and her husband from COVID-19
Their doctor at Henry Ford Macomb prescribed monoclonal antibody therapy. It is an infusion treatment that when administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms, saves lives.
Their doctor at Henry Ford Macomb prescribed monoclonal antibody therapy. It is an infusion treatment that when administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms, saves lives.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Pfizer shot expected to get teen approval as doctors see rise in younger Covid cases
"At Serenity and Beaumont and at all of our facilities, we are seeing 20 to 30 kids a day with Covid," said Dr. Hannan Alsahlani, Serenity Pediatrics.
"At Serenity and Beaumont and at all of our facilities, we are seeing 20 to 30 kids a day with Covid," said Dr. Hannan Alsahlani, Serenity Pediatrics.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Michigan could reach 70% vaccine coverage by August, UMich tool shows
If Michigan vaccinated 200,000 people a week, it would reach 70% coverage by July. But current estimates put the state's pace closer to mid-August.
If Michigan vaccinated 200,000 people a week, it would reach 70% coverage by July. But current estimates put the state's pace closer to mid-August.
Detroit going door-to-door to promote vaccines
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
Michigan COVID-19 infections are falling - but the state still owns nation's highest rate
Michigan is keeping pace with the country's vaccine rates and has seen its infections fall. But it still has the highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.
Michigan is keeping pace with the country's vaccine rates and has seen its infections fall. But it still has the highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Mom says Rochester school board called her work after remote learning comments on social media
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
Lawrence Tech graduates first nursing class eager to help in fight against pandemic
“I was scared but this is what I signed up for,” said graduating student Christine Mullen. “This is the career path I chose.”
“I was scared but this is what I signed up for,” said graduating student Christine Mullen. “This is the career path I chose.”