At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
GOP's $3.5 billion recovery plan threatens school funding if Whitmer doesn't relinquish powers
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
U of M athletics paused, student test positive for B117 COVID variant
All of the University of Michigan athletics are on pause after COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant.
All of the University of Michigan athletics are on pause after COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant.
Ann Arbor residents worried about the spread of new COVID variant
Washtenaw county gears up for COVID testing amid new positive cases, U of M sports paused after student test positive for B117 COVID variant.
Washtenaw county gears up for COVID testing amid new positive cases, U of M sports paused after student test positive for B117 COVID variant.
UK Variant is "probably already here” says Oakland County executive
Oakland County Executive David Coulter says demand for the COVID vaccine is high; more than 170,000 people have signed up to be vaccinated.
Oakland County Executive David Coulter says demand for the COVID vaccine is high; more than 170,000 people have signed up to be vaccinated.
Detroit superintendent questions Whitmer's logic behind delaying winter sports
Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, says Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is contradicting herself by allowing some things, like indoor dining, to resume while winter sports are still on pause.
Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, says Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is contradicting herself by allowing some things, like indoor dining, to resume while winter sports are still on pause.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer sidesteps questions on MDHHS director's resignation
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Ascension St. John leaders express concern over COVID-19 variant in Wayne County
More than half a million people in Michigan have tested positive for COVID-19 to date and only a very small fraction have the new variant but health officials say it's possible there are even more cases in the state.
More than half a million people in Michigan have tested positive for COVID-19 to date and only a very small fraction have the new variant but health officials say it's possible there are even more cases in the state.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Michigan agency exposed state to "increased risk of fraud" over PPE purchases, auditor claims
Michigan's Auditor General had some harsh criticisms for the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, arguing the department put the state at increased risk for fraud and waste in a new report.
Michigan's Auditor General had some harsh criticisms for the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, arguing the department put the state at increased risk for fraud and waste in a new report.
Michigan requests U.S. Dept. of Education waive standardized testing for 2020-21 school year
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
State confirms at least 17 known cases of new more contagious COVID-19 variant
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
Michigan wanted 70% of state inoculated by August. At current rate, it wouldn't finish for a year
Michigan needs to vaccinate 50,000 people a day to hit its goal by August. But due to supply shortages from the federal government, it's doing a little more than half that.
Michigan needs to vaccinate 50,000 people a day to hit its goal by August. But due to supply shortages from the federal government, it's doing a little more than half that.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Focus: Hope desperate for volunteers during pandemic
"We have to pack 42,000 boxes every month and deliver that many - and do it again the next month," Amber Kainz said.
"We have to pack 42,000 boxes every month and deliver that many - and do it again the next month," Amber Kainz said.
US Attorney for SE Michigan explains why he resigned; talks Kilpatrick, Capitol riot
"(Kilpatrick's) sentence was 28 years," he said. "And I think reasonable minds can disagree about that. I can see a lot of people thinking that it is excessive. But what he eventually only served, was seven years."
"(Kilpatrick's) sentence was 28 years," he said. "And I think reasonable minds can disagree about that. I can see a lot of people thinking that it is excessive. But what he eventually only served, was seven years."