No more COVID-19 lockdowns expected in Michigan, Whitmer says
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
These COVID-19 restrictions are changing in Michigan Tuesday
Originally tied to the state's vaccine coverage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pivoted last week when her administration announced the health department would be lifting many business and venue rules today, and even more next month.
Originally tied to the state's vaccine coverage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pivoted last week when her administration announced the health department would be lifting many business and venue rules today, and even more next month.
Mural honoring Detroit public employees and firefighter that died from COVID-19 unveiled
The mural's cover displays Jason Hargrove, the city bus driver who shared a video on Facebook about coughing passengers before he died days later.
The mural's cover displays Jason Hargrove, the city bus driver who shared a video on Facebook about coughing passengers before he died days later.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jim "JJ" Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy erased after DJ catches virus
Detroit radio icon Jim "JJ'" Johnson was a COVID-19 skeptic. Then he caught it. Now he is urging everyone to get vaccinated,
Detroit radio icon Jim "JJ'" Johnson was a COVID-19 skeptic. Then he caught it. Now he is urging everyone to get vaccinated,
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitmer administration rescinds restaurant table limit rule she violated at bar
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
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.
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.
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.