Detroit protest held over mail delivery struggles by postal service

“I think we’ve been out of the pandemic long enough now to do better than what we are doing,” said Patricia Daniel. “From my understanding, they were saying they were short on mail carriers. Well, if you are short on mail carriers, then hire some people.”

'The right thing to do' Macomb County officials try to dispel vaccine hesitancy

"Anybody that wants to get vaccinated can get vaccinated," Hackel said. "You can go on our website right now and get a same-day appointment - even within the hour, they are available."

Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines

Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.

Ford Field taking walk-ins and offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The mass vaccine center at Ford Field will end operations on May 17. Until then, it's only administering the second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and one-shot Johnson & Johnson doses.

Detroit now paying $50 to anyone who convinces someone to get a vaccine

"Nobody wants to listen to Dr. Fauci or me or Gov. Whitmer tell them one more time to take the vaccine," Mike Duggan said last week. "But they will listen to their neighbors."

Congressional Black Caucus tackle vaccine hesitancy to help minority communities hit hard by pandemic

The initiative also works to clear up misconceptions that lead to vaccine hesitancy. "It's based on three things, misinformation, education, and accessibility," Lawrence said. "We will remove all the barriers."

University of Michigan opens clinics to study COVID long-haul effects in kids and adults

Between 10 and 20% of those who are infected with COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, yet scientists aren't sure why. Doctors at UofM are accepting patients to learn more.

Michigan organizations split $650,000 for suicide prevention

Money from health care systems in the state will establish an initiative that funds evidence-based programming that decreases rates of suicide in at-risk populations.

Experts say online sports betting has spiked calls to the Michigan gambling hotline

According to experts, isolation and depression can lead to gambling. Due to the pandemic start of online sports betting, calls to the Michigan gambling hotline have increased.

Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans

he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.

'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA

Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.

Michigan reports 3,440 cases of COVID-19, 36 deaths on Friday

On Friday, April 30, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 3,440 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths linked to the virus.