Meet one of Michigan's first COVID-19 patients

To everyone in Michigan, he was known as "Wayne County man with history of domestic travel." But to his family, he was a double-lung transplant named Paul DeWyse.

On Michigan's one-year COVID-19 anniversary, infections tick back up

One year ago today, Michigan identified its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, hundreds of thousands have been infected and another 16,000 died.

Mackinac Center sues state for nursing home death data

“It is essential that the public have access to data about nursing home deaths in Michigan,” said Steve Delie.. "Unfortunately, rather than simply providing anonymous data, the state has refused to shed light on this important matter."

COVID-19 showcased frontline medical workers' strength and bravery

Last March, as the number of COVID-19 cases began to skyrocket, it was all hands on deck at Michigan hospitals. Non-emergency procedures were put on hold. 

Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose

As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

Supply of Covid vaccines helped by J & J release to meet SE Michigan demand

"We are getting more vaccines but still less than what we need," said Dr.  Hammami. "And until we can get to the point where anyone can call and get vaccinated that same day, we are still not there yet."

COVID-19 worsens Michigan's growing food insecurity problem

Food banks in Metro Detroit are helping more people as the COVID-19 pandemic increases the problem of food insecurity for residents.

Whitmer: turn outdoor lights on Wednesday to honor Covid victims

The Michigan governor wants every resident to turn their home's outside light on from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday to remember the thousands of residents who died from COVID-19.

First Michigan case of new COVID-19 variant found in Jackson County

Originally detected in early October 2020 in South Africa, B.1.351 shares some mutations with B.1.1.7. Cases caused by this variant were reported in the United States at the end of January 2021.

Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough

Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.