Detroit expands COVID-19 eligibility to people working in city as cases continue to rise
People who work in Detroit can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.
People who work in Detroit can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Political actions of husband could jeopardize Hertel’s MDHHS director chances
Elizabeth Hertel's MDHHS director nomination could be in danger due to political actions taken by her husband.
Elizabeth Hertel's MDHHS director nomination could be in danger due to political actions taken by her husband.
COVID-19 sidelines Detroit Firefighter for one year, retires due to effects
A Detroit Firefighter said he went home with COVID-19 a year ago and has never returned. He says, one year later, he never will because his body has been so wrecked by the virus.
A Detroit Firefighter said he went home with COVID-19 a year ago and has never returned. He says, one year later, he never will because his body has been so wrecked by the virus.
Clinton Twp Police Chief Fred Posavetz dies from COVID-19 complications
Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz died from complications linked to COVID-19, according to a press release from the city.
Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz died from complications linked to COVID-19, according to a press release from the city.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Krispy Kreme offering free doughnut a day to anyone with COVID-19 vaccination for rest of 2021
Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.
Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.
Michigan's additional vaccine eligibilities go into effect today
Adults age 50 and older and people that are 16 years or older with medical conditions can now get a vaccine in Michigan under new health guidelines.
Adults age 50 and older and people that are 16 years or older with medical conditions can now get a vaccine in Michigan under new health guidelines.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Metro Detroit districts facing challenges as more students catch COVID-19 outside of school
Metro Detroit schools are seeing more cases of COVID-19 that are being spread outside of the classroom.
Metro Detroit schools are seeing more cases of COVID-19 that are being spread outside of the classroom.
New CT scan recommendations for ex-smokers
New lung cancer screening guidelines for former smokers are expected to help save lives.
New lung cancer screening guidelines for former smokers are expected to help save lives.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Hand sanitizer recalled because containers resemble water bottles
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
New Oakland County vaccine site in Pontiac can administer up to 5,000 doses a day
So far more than 600,000 people have signed up for a vaccine in Oakland County, on top of the 284,000 that have already received at least one dose.
So far more than 600,000 people have signed up for a vaccine in Oakland County, on top of the 284,000 that have already received at least one dose.
Vaccine registration at CVS in Detroit opens Friday
CVS is now offering vaccine shots in several cities around Michigan including in Detroit beginning Monday. Registration to schedule an appointment opened up Friday morning.
CVS is now offering vaccine shots in several cities around Michigan including in Detroit beginning Monday. Registration to schedule an appointment opened up Friday morning.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Michigan student athletes age 13-19 must get weekly COVID-19 tests to participate
The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.
The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.
Michigan boosts outdoor stadium capacity to 20%, state mandates infection control plans at venues
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.
The Michigan health department is updating its epidemic order on masks and gathering limits by increasing the capacity for outdoor stadiums and venues.