China-made fake N95 masks are flooding market, here's what to look for
About 11 million fake masks have been seized by the feds recently. Intellectual property attorneys at Dickinson Wright, say people are being duped every day. Here is how to keep from getting ripped off.
About 11 million fake masks have been seized by the feds recently. Intellectual property attorneys at Dickinson Wright, say people are being duped every day. Here is how to keep from getting ripped off.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
US government seizes roughly 10M fake N95 masks in COVID-19 probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people over 60 with chronic conditions
Detroit's pause on COVID-19 vaccinations due to Monday's snowstorm is over and now the city is ready to bring in more people to get the vaccine.
Detroit's pause on COVID-19 vaccinations due to Monday's snowstorm is over and now the city is ready to bring in more people to get the vaccine.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Health officials tracking explosion of B.1.1.7 coronavirus cases in Michigan prison
Of the 95 tests performed at the prison, 90 came back positive. Prior to the outbreak, the state had been tracking fewer than 70 cases of the new UK variant.
Of the 95 tests performed at the prison, 90 came back positive. Prior to the outbreak, the state had been tracking fewer than 70 cases of the new UK variant.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan meets with President Joe Biden on COVID-19 response
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with President Joe Biden on Friday at the White House to discuss the $1.9T American Rescue Plan and ways to improve the response to COVID-19.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with President Joe Biden on Friday at the White House to discuss the $1.9T American Rescue Plan and ways to improve the response to COVID-19.
Midwest Vaccine Hunters Facebook group to help elderly find the vaccine shot
Vaccine Hunters' focus now, is getting the eligible elderly some help. "They don't have cell phones, they don't have internet, and they don't have computers," said Shar Clark.
Vaccine Hunters' focus now, is getting the eligible elderly some help. "They don't have cell phones, they don't have internet, and they don't have computers," said Shar Clark.
Beaumont relaxes visitation rules for non COVID-19 patients
Beaumont Health is relaxing visitation restrictions for people not being treated or suspected of having COVID-19 as cases and hospitalization rates decline across Michigan.
Beaumont Health is relaxing visitation restrictions for people not being treated or suspected of having COVID-19 as cases and hospitalization rates decline across Michigan.
Detroit reschedules 3,000 vaccine appointments ahead of heavy snowfall Tuesday
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will speak at 2 p.m. about the major snowfall expected for the region and potential changes for Tuesday's COVID-19 vaccinations.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will speak at 2 p.m. about the major snowfall expected for the region and potential changes for Tuesday's COVID-19 vaccinations.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economist says vaccine is the key to revival of economy - but it might not happen until 2022
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.