Whitmer doubles Michigan's daily vaccine goal as more supplies expected

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has doubled Michigan's daily vaccine goal to 100,000 after the federal government said it would be sending more than 620,000 doses next week - a record amount of supply.

Michigan getting 66,000 additional vaccines next week amid 3rd surge

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested more vaccine support from the federal government as the state gets rocked by a third surge in COVID-19 cases. She got her answer hours later.

Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective in kids age 12-15

The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.

Fake vaccination cards available on the dark web have emerged, warn experts

"We know this is being used and sold, so we want to make sure where this is going on so think twice about posting any information about your vaccine status," said

Michigan restaurant association says 3 in 4 want Whitmer to reveal metrics behind COVID restrictions

A survey released by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association reports that nearly 75% want more transparency from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Macomb County unveils planned drive-through vaccine clinic

Macomb County residents will soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at Warren City Hall once the drive-through clinic opens next week.

Michigan State Police honor trooper who died from COVID-19 complications

Michigan State Police Trooper Herman Brown spent almost 30 years in the Monroe Post but died on Monday, two weeks after catching COVID-19 in Florida.

Michigan COVID cases, hospitalizations spike as vaccine eligibility set to expand

All Michigan residents over the age of 16 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, April 5. The vaccine comes as cases and hospitalizations are spiking, specifically in younger age groups.

Meijer now offering vaccines at every store - here's how to sign up

The Michigan-based retailer is now offering vaccines to anyone who is eligible. Residents can either send a text or sign up online.

Rise in younger COVID-19 cases shows vaccine is working among seniors

"We know that these vaccines are working, and the reason is that the group being vaccinated now has a decrease in the number of positivity rates," the doctor said.

Duggan warns fans without tickets to avoid downtown on Tigers Opening Day

"If you think it's going to be one of those Opening Days where everybody fills up the bars and restaurants and nobody enforces it, you're wrong," the mayor said.

Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’

Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.

‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.

Michigan reports 8,413 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths on Saturday, 4.5M vaccines administered

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 8,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 57 deaths. The deaths announced today include 51 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.