Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Metro Detroit districts facing challenges as more students catch COVID-19 outside of school
Metro Detroit schools are seeing more cases of COVID-19 that are being spread outside of the classroom.
Metro Detroit schools are seeing more cases of COVID-19 that are being spread outside of the classroom.
New CT scan recommendations for ex-smokers
New lung cancer screening guidelines for former smokers are expected to help save lives.
New lung cancer screening guidelines for former smokers are expected to help save lives.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Hand sanitizer recalled because containers resemble water bottles
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
New Oakland County vaccine site in Pontiac can administer up to 5,000 doses a day
So far more than 600,000 people have signed up for a vaccine in Oakland County, on top of the 284,000 that have already received at least one dose.
So far more than 600,000 people have signed up for a vaccine in Oakland County, on top of the 284,000 that have already received at least one dose.
Vaccine registration at CVS in Detroit opens Friday
CVS is now offering vaccine shots in several cities around Michigan including in Detroit beginning Monday. Registration to schedule an appointment opened up Friday morning.
CVS is now offering vaccine shots in several cities around Michigan including in Detroit beginning Monday. Registration to schedule an appointment opened up Friday morning.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Michigan student athletes age 13-19 must get weekly COVID-19 tests to participate
The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.
The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.
Michigan boosts outdoor stadium capacity to 20%, state mandates infection control plans at venues
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Gov. Whitmer announces expanded stadium capacity, more HS sports testing as cases spike
Michigan is announcing more fans can attend outdoor sporting events while also increasing testing for high school student-athletes as more cases have been connected to schools over the past few weeks.
Michigan is announcing more fans can attend outdoor sporting events while also increasing testing for high school student-athletes as more cases have been connected to schools over the past few weeks.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
MIND in Farmington Hills helps provide hope to patients living with multiple sclerosis
Doctors with the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders in Farmington Hills are helping patients living with MS to reclaim their lives.
Doctors with the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders in Farmington Hills are helping patients living with MS to reclaim their lives.
Southfield COVID-19 survivor reunites with nurse who helped her overcome obstacles
A COVID-19 survivor who is still recovering from the toll the virus took on her had the chance to reunite with the nurse she credits with helping her overcome obstacles.
A COVID-19 survivor who is still recovering from the toll the virus took on her had the chance to reunite with the nurse she credits with helping her overcome obstacles.
Southeast Michigan leaders ask for more COVID-19 vaccines as infections spike
Across Southeast Michigan, the message from executives and leadership is clear: more vaccines are needed and they're recognizing the efforts to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across Southeast Michigan, the message from executives and leadership is clear: more vaccines are needed and they're recognizing the efforts to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.