Michigan's new Covid restrictions take effect today

Restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and more all have increased capacity limits after a new epidemic order from the health department went into effect Friday.

COVID-19 in Michigan: A look back at key moments early in the pandemic

After the first cases of COVID-19 were discovered in Michigan, life quickly changed, but all of those restrictions issued early on are coming to an end.

Reopening Michigan: A timeline of COVID-19 restriction changes

Many Michigan businesses have closed and reopened several times over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the most recent reopening updates.

MI Choice health care program brings nursing services to elderly and disabled at home

MI Choice provides a wide range of services to its participants like transportation and more. "Personal care, light housekeeping some nursing services, medication set up and management,  home-delivered meals," said Aimee Page.

‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”

U-M not allowing students who have ignored Covid testing back on campus

The University of Michigan has been a hotbed for coronavirus variants and now hundreds of students are accused of violating Covid testing protocols. Those students are now banned from buildings on campus.

Doctor offering monoclonal therapy says it can be used to reduce COVID-19 symptoms

Dr. Hassan's office is offering out-patient, anti-body treatment his urgent care is offering to high-risk, positive Covid patients with mild to moderate symptoms. It's called monoclonal antibody therapy. 

NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children

It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.

The Doctor Is In: Best practices for avoiding colon cancer
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Pre-screenings are the best way to avoid colon cancer's most severe effects. But there are other healthy habits that can be used as well. Dr. Craig Reickert, a colorectral surgeon at Henry Ford Health System has more.

The Doctor Is In: Pre-screening for colon cancer
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Henry Ford Health System's Dr. Craig Reickert breaks down the best ways to screen and avoid colon cancer.

Michiganders age 50 and older with preexisting conditions can get vaccine March 8

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state will be expanding access for getting a vaccine to residents age 50 and older with pre-existing conditions beginning on March 8. Residents without conditions will be eligible two weeks after.