Michigan COVID-19 update offers glimmers of hope despite case surge, death increase
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are surging, but vaccine effectiveness is painting a positive picture for the future as more people get vaccinated.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are surging, but vaccine effectiveness is painting a positive picture for the future as more people get vaccinated.
5-year-old COVID-19 victim Skylar Herbert honored in naming ceremony at DPD headquarters
She was diagnosed in March 2020 with Covid and then developed a rare form of meningitis and swelling of the brain - which would cause her death a month later. She was the daughter of two first responders.
She was diagnosed in March 2020 with Covid and then developed a rare form of meningitis and swelling of the brain - which would cause her death a month later. She was the daughter of two first responders.
Invincible Black Women therapy group focuses on mental health
This is a chance once a week to meet virtually in a small group of 10 women to share sorrows and joys and just take time to concentrate - on you.
This is a chance once a week to meet virtually in a small group of 10 women to share sorrows and joys and just take time to concentrate - on you.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Michigan denied standardized testing waiver for this year
The U.S. Department of Education denied Michigan’s request to waive standardized testing for this school year.
The U.S. Department of Education denied Michigan’s request to waive standardized testing for this school year.
COVID-19 in Michigan: Deaths climb, cases spike as state works to vaccinate more people
Michigan has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Michigan has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Wayne County Clerk's CPL Office closes after positive COVID-19 case
An employee in the Office of the Wayne County Clerk’s CPL Division has tested positive for COVID-19 according to a release. Effective immediately, the Wayne County CPL Division will be closed at a minimum from Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021.
An employee in the Office of the Wayne County Clerk’s CPL Division has tested positive for COVID-19 according to a release. Effective immediately, the Wayne County CPL Division will be closed at a minimum from Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021.
Why are vaccinated people still getting COVID-19?
People can still get COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but the illness is typically less severe.
People can still get COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but the illness is typically less severe.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Beware of COVID-19 vaccine surveys offering rewards, cash
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned that scammers are targeting people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned that scammers are targeting people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
"I'm done. That's it"; Michigan's governor, Metro Detroit teens get first vaccine
Whitmer was joined by seven vaccination student ambassadors and her daughter Tuesday at Ford Field for their first shot.
Whitmer was joined by seven vaccination student ambassadors and her daughter Tuesday at Ford Field for their first shot.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
U-D Jesuit teen and vaccine ambassador shares what convinced him to take the shot
"At first I was nervous because I didn't know they did testing or anything already, I didn't want to be a guinea pig," he said. "I wasn't on board at first."
"At first I was nervous because I didn't know they did testing or anything already, I didn't want to be a guinea pig," he said. "I wasn't on board at first."
Detroit VA offers Johnson & Johnson vaccine to vets at Southgate clinic April 17
Detroit VA will be offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at a mass-vaccination clinic in Southgate on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8 am to 3 pm at the VFW Post 9283, 16200 Dix Toledo Road.
Detroit VA will be offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at a mass-vaccination clinic in Southgate on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8 am to 3 pm at the VFW Post 9283, 16200 Dix Toledo Road.
State vaccination access opens up in 'race against COVID-19 variants'
But as the state expands access to a younger population, teens may not be able to access an appointment as quickly as adults.
But as the state expands access to a younger population, teens may not be able to access an appointment as quickly as adults.
Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
Troy mother encourages people to get vaccinated after tough COVID-19 battle
A Troy mother is encouraging people to get vaccinated after she was hospitalized with COVID-19.
A Troy mother is encouraging people to get vaccinated after she was hospitalized with COVID-19.