Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people

The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.

Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured

Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.

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..." 

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.

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?

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.

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."

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.

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.

"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.”

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.

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.

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. 

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.