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.

What's leading Michigan's COVID-19 case rates to highest in the nation?

Is Michigan the new COVID-19 epicenter? The state's COVID-19 rates are higher than any other state as cases per 100,000 have surged in the past month.

Detroit schools go remote for two weeks amid coronavirus surge

Detroit schools have implemented a two-week social isolation policy amid the city's 15% positive infection rate. In-person learning will resume in the district on April 19.

Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah

The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.

Every adult in Michigan can now get a COVID-19 vaccine - here's how to get yours

Every adult and teenager 16 and older can now schedule an appointment to get a vaccine, a key benchmark to Michigan slowing down the fastest increase of new infections in the country.

Southfield planning memorial for the 266 residents who died from COVID-19

The Detroit suburb is planning to display a memorial to its citizens that died from the pandemic from May 10-28. The city is encouraging residents to submit names, photos, and biographies of loved ones that were lost.

HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds

The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.

Trenton brothers cleared of murdering mother who died from rare disease

Grant and Gabe Balogh found out they won't be charged with the murder of their mother Vicki, who suffered from a rare genetic wasting disease called ataxia. She was just 52 when the disease that slowly destroys the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, took her life.

Michigan high school sports advocacy group sues state over mandatory virus testing

The group Let Them Play Michigan brought the suit against the state the day before a health order mandating regular coronavirus testing went into effect.

New Oakland County vaccine center opens in Pontiac

The UWM Sports Complex is expected to vaccinate between 1,000 and 3,000 people a day, however, officials say it can administer up to 5,000 shots a day. Supplies come from the FEMA-organized site at Ford Field.

State announces 37 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites for spring break travelers

"Students and families traveling across Michigan, to other states or out of the country risk being exposed to and carrying COVID-19 with them. This in turn could fuel outbreaks within their households and the communities where they live or visit," said the state in a release.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.