Southfield planning memorial for the 266 residents who died from COVID-19

Southfield planning memorial for the 266 residents who died from COVID-19

The Detroit suburb is planning to display a memorial to its citizens that died from the pandemic from May 10-28. The city is encouraging residents to submit names, photos, and biographies of loved ones that were lost.

The Detroit suburb is planning to display a memorial to its citizens that died from the pandemic from May 10-28. The city is encouraging residents to submit names, photos, and biographies of loved ones that were lost.

HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds

HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds

The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.

The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.

Trenton brothers cleared of murdering mother who died from rare disease

Trenton brothers cleared of murdering mother who died from rare disease

Grant and Gabe Balogh found out they won't be charged with the murder of their mother Vicki, who suffered from a rare genetic wasting disease called ataxia. She was just 52 when the disease that slowly destroys the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, took her life.

Grant and Gabe Balogh found out they won't be charged with the murder of their mother Vicki, who suffered from a rare genetic wasting disease called ataxia. She was just 52 when the disease that slowly destroys the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, took her life.

Michigan high school sports advocacy group sues state over mandatory virus testing

Michigan high school sports advocacy group sues state over mandatory virus testing

The group Let Them Play Michigan brought the suit against the state the day before a health order mandating regular coronavirus testing went into effect.

The group Let Them Play Michigan brought the suit against the state the day before a health order mandating regular coronavirus testing went into effect.

New Oakland County vaccine center opens in Pontiac

New Oakland County vaccine center opens in Pontiac

The UWM Sports Complex is expected to vaccinate between 1,000 and 3,000 people a day, however, officials say it can administer up to 5,000 shots a day. Supplies come from the FEMA-organized site at Ford Field.

The UWM Sports Complex is expected to vaccinate between 1,000 and 3,000 people a day, however, officials say it can administer up to 5,000 shots a day. Supplies come from the FEMA-organized site at Ford Field.

State announces 37 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites for spring break travelers

State announces 37 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites for spring break travelers

"Students and families traveling across Michigan, to other states or out of the country risk being exposed to and carrying COVID-19 with them. This in turn could fuel outbreaks within their households and the communities where they live or visit," said the state in a release.

"Students and families traveling across Michigan, to other states or out of the country risk being exposed to and carrying COVID-19 with them. This in turn could fuel outbreaks within their households and the communities where they live or visit," said the state in a release.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Your Take: Experts take questions on Covid vaccines, like if shots will be annual routine

Your Take: Experts take questions on Covid vaccines, like if shots will be annual routine

Will we have to get COVID-19 vaccines every year? Why should kids get it if they hardly get any symptoms and some, none at all? What about the difference between the vaccines. Our experts tackle these questions and more.

Will we have to get COVID-19 vaccines every year? Why should kids get it if they hardly get any symptoms and some, none at all? What about the difference between the vaccines. Our experts tackle these questions and more.

Michigan confirms first case of Brazil Covid variant

Michigan confirms first case of Brazil Covid variant

The P.1 variant originated in Brazil and was first confirmed in Bay County, near the city of Saginaw. The variant has been associated with increased transmission and reducing vaccine effectiveness.

The P.1 variant originated in Brazil and was first confirmed in Bay County, near the city of Saginaw. The variant has been associated with increased transmission and reducing vaccine effectiveness.

Beaumont hospitals report surge of COVID-19 patients, both younger - and sicker

Beaumont hospitals report surge of COVID-19 patients, both younger - and sicker

"Again it's early in the surge -  so until we really gather some data, it's harder to know for sure, but it does look like the patients are a bit sicker than they were in the prior surge," said Dr. Matthew Sims, Beaumont Health.

"Again it's early in the surge -  so until we really gather some data, it's harder to know for sure, but it does look like the patients are a bit sicker than they were in the prior surge," said Dr. Matthew Sims, Beaumont Health.