Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Michiganders urged to use online self-service, kiosks after COVID closes some SOS branches
Many Michigan SOS services are available online or at kiosks.
Many Michigan SOS services are available online or at kiosks.
Pregnant women reluctant to get COVID vaccine as cases climb
Across Beaumont's 8 hospitals, 18 women who are about to give birth or recently have delivered are positive with COVID-19 as these moms-to-be consider safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Across Beaumont's 8 hospitals, 18 women who are about to give birth or recently have delivered are positive with COVID-19 as these moms-to-be consider safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 in Michigan is a 'runaway train' with restrictions - so why isn't Florida and Texas?
Michigan sticks out like a sore thumb in the U.S. owning the highest infection rate in the country, even with restrictions in place. Yet, some states like Florida and Texas, which have no capacity limits on businesses, also have much smaller coronavirus rates. Why?
Michigan sticks out like a sore thumb in the U.S. owning the highest infection rate in the country, even with restrictions in place. Yet, some states like Florida and Texas, which have no capacity limits on businesses, also have much smaller coronavirus rates. Why?
Are Michigan businesses required to collect customers' names, phone numbers?
Numerous Michigan businesses are collecting customers' names and phone numbers for COVID-19 contact tracing.
Numerous Michigan businesses are collecting customers' names and phone numbers for COVID-19 contact tracing.
Michigan extends COVID-19 restrictions, strengthens mask mandate for children
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have been extended, and children between 2 and 4 must now wear masks.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions have been extended, and children between 2 and 4 must now wear masks.
Detroit school district to pause in-person learning until May 11
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.
Hospitalized Covid patient says staff is 'overrun' with cases surging
"When I first came in it was like a war zone," said patient John English. "I couldn’t believe the amount of people that need help, and were in the hallways and (it was) overrun."
"When I first came in it was like a war zone," said patient John English. "I couldn’t believe the amount of people that need help, and were in the hallways and (it was) overrun."
'It was like a war zone': Michigan hospitals near capacity levels as COVID-19 cases spike
Michigan hospitals are hitting critical levels as COVID-19 cases surge.
Michigan hospitals are hitting critical levels as COVID-19 cases surge.
Michigan reports 5,530 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 9 new deaths
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 5,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 5,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
84% of Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland school staff are fully vaccinated
Almost 90% of Michigan school employees have either been fully vaccinated or plan to be. The rate of protection is a "testament" to the state prioritizing teachers during its vaccine rollout.
Almost 90% of Michigan school employees have either been fully vaccinated or plan to be. The rate of protection is a "testament" to the state prioritizing teachers during its vaccine rollout.
"We need everyone's help immediately"; Beaumont hospital hits critical capacity
In a statement from the hospital's CEO, John Fox called the rising numbers "very troubling and alarming." and pleaded with everyone to work together. "We cannot do this alone. We need everyone’s help immediately.”
In a statement from the hospital's CEO, John Fox called the rising numbers "very troubling and alarming." and pleaded with everyone to work together. "We cannot do this alone. We need everyone’s help immediately.”
Black Maternal Health Week helps inform, empower expecting mothers
The organization Mothering Justice believes many African-American woman experience trauma surrounding their pregnancies because they're not being heard in hospital settings.
The organization Mothering Justice believes many African-American woman experience trauma surrounding their pregnancies because they're not being heard in hospital settings.
Potential HIV vaccine utilizing same mRNA technology as COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early human trial
A potential HIV vaccine that utilizes he same mRNA technology as the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is showing promising results.
A potential HIV vaccine that utilizes he same mRNA technology as the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is showing promising results.
Gov. Whitmer doesn't add new COVID-19 restrictions, urges residents to get vaccinated
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not add any new COVID-19 restrictions this week, despite a warning from the head of the CDC that the state should shut down.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not add any new COVID-19 restrictions this week, despite a warning from the head of the CDC that the state should shut down.
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence opens up about Biden meeting, requesting more vaccines for state
"Yes, I had a very direct conversation with the President, saying President Biden you have shown compassion and done everything in your power to get resources where it is needed - and Michigan needs it right now," Lawrence said.
"Yes, I had a very direct conversation with the President, saying President Biden you have shown compassion and done everything in your power to get resources where it is needed - and Michigan needs it right now," Lawrence said.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine remains in limbo while officials seek blood clot evidence
At an emergency meeting, advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrestled with the fact that the U.S. has enough vaccine alternatives to do without the J&J vaccine for a time, but other countries anxiously awaiting the one-and-done shot may not.
At an emergency meeting, advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrestled with the fact that the U.S. has enough vaccine alternatives to do without the J&J vaccine for a time, but other countries anxiously awaiting the one-and-done shot may not.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy as cases climb
The city of Detroit is working to vaccinate more people against the COVID-19 vaccine by making sure accurate information is being made available to everyone.
The city of Detroit is working to vaccinate more people against the COVID-19 vaccine by making sure accurate information is being made available to everyone.
What COVID-19 treatments are being used in Michigan?
Michigan's fight against COVID-19 has another tool with therapeutics for mild to moderate cases of the virus.
Michigan's fight against COVID-19 has another tool with therapeutics for mild to moderate cases of the virus.