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.
Michigan reports 1,659 COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths Saturday, 2.8M vaccinations
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,659 cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 30 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,659 cases of COVID-19 and 38 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 30 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Experts believe increase in eating disorders in teens caused by the pandemic
Experts say reactions to the pandemic like isolation, not having a schedule, and not staying occupied could be the reason for the increased number of eating disorders seen in teens.
Experts say reactions to the pandemic like isolation, not having a schedule, and not staying occupied could be the reason for the increased number of eating disorders seen in teens.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Coronavirus numbers continue falling, state keeping close eye on expanding mutation
More than half-a-million Michigan residents are now fully vaccinated from COVID-19.
More than half-a-million Michigan residents are now fully vaccinated from COVID-19.
Michigan announces $52.5M in grants for thousands of small businesses
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Macomb County restaurants band together to sue Michigan over COVID-19 restrictions
Bar and restaurant owners throughout Michigan have seen their hard work evaporate in just 12 months due to closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Macomb County business owners are banding together to sue the state for damages.
Bar and restaurant owners throughout Michigan have seen their hard work evaporate in just 12 months due to closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Macomb County business owners are banding together to sue the state for damages.
President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan
The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.
The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.
Livingston commissioners say the county has been left behind in vaccine distribution
The state is pitting county against county according to some Livingston County commissioners when it comes to the distribution of the limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines.
The state is pitting county against county according to some Livingston County commissioners when it comes to the distribution of the limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines.
Doctor says underlying health conditions likely to blame for vaccine deaths
As more Michiganders get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are reassuring patients - it's safe - after recent reports of some people dying within days of getting the shots.
As more Michiganders get vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are reassuring patients - it's safe - after recent reports of some people dying within days of getting the shots.
Oakland County reports 99.9% of COVID-19 vaccines delivered
The Oakland County Health Department said nearly every COVID-19 vaccine dose it has received has been given to someone, two months after the first dose was received.
The Oakland County Health Department said nearly every COVID-19 vaccine dose it has received has been given to someone, two months after the first dose was received.