NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Michigan's student-athletes return to practice, competition Monday
On Monday, a suspension of contact sports played in high schools this winter was lifted, allowing for a return to play for thousands of students-athletes. Michigan's amended order remains in place until March 29.
On Monday, a suspension of contact sports played in high schools this winter was lifted, allowing for a return to play for thousands of students-athletes. Michigan's amended order remains in place until March 29.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Doctor says for vaccine shopping to get it 'anywhere you can'
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
UK variant of COVID-19 now found in 21 Washtenaw County cases
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
Lawsuit says high school sports shutdown contributed to Michigan teen's death in crash
The family of a high school hockey player who died in a car crash in January said their son died after 'succumbing to the mental struggles he endured from the continued delays in winter sports in Michigan."
The family of a high school hockey player who died in a car crash in January said their son died after 'succumbing to the mental struggles he endured from the continued delays in winter sports in Michigan."
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Company develops new screening that searches for up to 50 types of cancer
Most health experts try to detect five different types of cancers out there but there's a new blood test it's out there that screens for up to 50 different types of cancer. The company GRAIL is working to make it easier for patients to schedule fewer appointments, especially in a COVID world.
Most health experts try to detect five different types of cancers out there but there's a new blood test it's out there that screens for up to 50 different types of cancer. The company GRAIL is working to make it easier for patients to schedule fewer appointments, especially in a COVID world.
Michigan reports 1,379 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths on Friday
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,379 cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths linked to the virus.
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,379 cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths linked to the virus.
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Detroit restaurant employees, grocery store workers, and more now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.