‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
State GOP demand answers of Whitmer's 'hush-money' payment of ex-state health director
Robert Gordon's confidentiality agreement and a $155,000 payout he received from Whitmer is now under investigation. Republicans want answers about the state's policies they say have led to more than 24,000 residents in long-term care facilities being infected with COVID-19.
Robert Gordon's confidentiality agreement and a $155,000 payout he received from Whitmer is now under investigation. Republicans want answers about the state's policies they say have led to more than 24,000 residents in long-term care facilities being infected with COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer loosens COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants, other establishments
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new guidelines for restaurants, nursing homes, gyms, and recreational facilities on Tuesday, rolling back a series of restrictions across the state.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new guidelines for restaurants, nursing homes, gyms, and recreational facilities on Tuesday, rolling back a series of restrictions across the state.
Here's who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit
Here is who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit.
Here is who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Here are the newest Michigan COVID-19 restriction changes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased numerous COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased numerous COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to manufacturing workers
Detroit manufacturing workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday.
Detroit manufacturing workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday.
Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress
The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.
The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.
‘Another ray of hope’: Oakland County to receive 6,700 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Oakland County will receive 6,700 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Oakland County will receive 6,700 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS director announce restrictions lifted
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 and will be joined by the MDHHS director. In the past, this has meant changes to COVID-19 restrictions.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 and will be joined by the MDHHS director. In the past, this has meant changes to COVID-19 restrictions.
Former Michigan health director Robert Gordon getting $155,000 payout
Michigan's former health chief who resigned from his post shortly after the state supreme court stripped the governor of her emergency powers, is getting a hefty sum as part of a separate agreement.
Michigan's former health chief who resigned from his post shortly after the state supreme court stripped the governor of her emergency powers, is getting a hefty sum as part of a separate agreement.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
2M doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected first week but arrival time unclear
Dr. Sims said he heard there will be about 2 million doses of the vaccine available the first week. That number is expected to grow to about 100 million doses by the end of June.
Dr. Sims said he heard there will be about 2 million doses of the vaccine available the first week. That number is expected to grow to about 100 million doses by the end of June.
Michigan lawmakers propose 4 a.m. closing time to help bars impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homebound seniors get vaccine access with PACE program
PACE provides medical and social services to the elderly who need help by giving them transportation and a place to go so they can still remain living at home. Now the effort is on to bet the more than 1,000 seniors in this program vaccinated.
PACE provides medical and social services to the elderly who need help by giving them transportation and a place to go so they can still remain living at home. Now the effort is on to bet the more than 1,000 seniors in this program vaccinated.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Ford Field transformed into COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hundreds of teachers
To help get the COVID-19 vaccine into more arms, Meijer and Ford Field held a vaccination clinic on Monday for 2,600 teachers.
To help get the COVID-19 vaccine into more arms, Meijer and Ford Field held a vaccination clinic on Monday for 2,600 teachers.