Booze, pot, and all-terrain vehicles; here's all the ways places are encouraging vaccines
From the free joints that Michigan dispensaries offer to fully vaccinated customers to paid time off at out-of-state businesses, local governments and companies are getting creative in their methods for boosting vaccination coverage.
From the free joints that Michigan dispensaries offer to fully vaccinated customers to paid time off at out-of-state businesses, local governments and companies are getting creative in their methods for boosting vaccination coverage.
Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
'It's a war': A look inside Beaumont's COVID-19 unit as doctors, nurses fight to keep patients alive
Healthcare workers in Beaumont's COVID-19 unit have been working nonstop to keep patients alive and provide emotional support to them.
Healthcare workers in Beaumont's COVID-19 unit have been working nonstop to keep patients alive and provide emotional support to them.
Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Michigan outlines four COVID-19 vaccine benchmarks needed to lift health orders
At each of the state's four vaccine benchmarks, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% it will ease more health code restrictions on businesses, events, gatherings, and mask rules.
At each of the state's four vaccine benchmarks, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% it will ease more health code restrictions on businesses, events, gatherings, and mask rules.
How many Michigan adults still need a COVID-19 vaccine shot before restrictions are lifted?
How many more adults in the state need their first shot before Michigan will start lifting restrictions? As of April 28, about 3,962,000 residents have gotten their first shot.
How many more adults in the state need their first shot before Michigan will start lifting restrictions? As of April 28, about 3,962,000 residents have gotten their first shot.
What Michigan Gov. Whitmer said during her Thursday COVID-19 update
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak about COVID-19 to the state on Thursday and will be joined by health director Elizabeth Hertel, typically an indication of changes to the state's epidemic orders.
When will Michigan lift COVID-19 mask mandates?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a 4-step plan to ease restrictions and eventually lift the mask mandate - and it's based on vaccinations in the state.
FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
As pandemic improves in Michigan, state sets vaccine benchmarks for reopening
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
Earlier this week, the governor hinted at policy changes that would "feel a little bit more normal for all of us" after the state's coronavirus spread began to fall last week.
Good Neighbor program pays Detroiters $50 for taking residents to get vaccines
The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.
The city is expanding its "Good Neighbor" program to get more residents vaccinated. The push comes as 89 Detroiters died from Covid this month and more than 400 people are still in Detroit hospitals with the disease.
As COVID cases slow, Michigan health director 'cautiously optimistic'
Michigan is still considered the COVID hotspot in the nation but there are encouraging signs in this week's numbers as the state's top health director, Elizabeth Hertel, says it appears we may be on the other side of this third surge in cases.
Michigan is still considered the COVID hotspot in the nation but there are encouraging signs in this week's numbers as the state's top health director, Elizabeth Hertel, says it appears we may be on the other side of this third surge in cases.
Michigan judge denies injunction to stop testing, quarantining of high school athletes
A Michigan judge has rejected a request for an injunction to stop COVID-19 testing of high school student-athletes
A Michigan judge has rejected a request for an injunction to stop COVID-19 testing of high school student-athletes
Miguel Cabrera selected to co-chair commission to boost vaccines
About half the state has gotten at least one vaccine dose. Michigan wants 70% fully protected by the end of the year.
About half the state has gotten at least one vaccine dose. Michigan wants 70% fully protected by the end of the year.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
Whitmer hints at "more normal" policy changes in the future
Speaking during a worker safety event Tuesday. the governor said she would "anticipate forthcoming policy changes" on the horizon for the state. Michigan still has the highest infection rate in the country, but that number has dropped.
Speaking during a worker safety event Tuesday. the governor said she would "anticipate forthcoming policy changes" on the horizon for the state. Michigan still has the highest infection rate in the country, but that number has dropped.
New CDC rules leave vaccinated outdoor Michiganders enjoying a taste of normalcy
"I know I was incredibly relieved when I got vaccinated because it would allow me to experience these types of things again," said Tony Jennings. "To be able to hang out with my friends, not worry about anything in general, and just got to experience life again."
"I know I was incredibly relieved when I got vaccinated because it would allow me to experience these types of things again," said Tony Jennings. "To be able to hang out with my friends, not worry about anything in general, and just got to experience life again."
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
Michigan judge hears arguments over COVID tests for high school athletes, no ruling
A Michigan judge has heard arguments from both the state and parents of high school student-athletes regarding the state's COVID policies but stopped short of issuing any ruling.
A Michigan judge has heard arguments from both the state and parents of high school student-athletes regarding the state's COVID policies but stopped short of issuing any ruling.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.