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.
Shoveling snow is more dangerous if you've had COVID-19, says doctor
“It’s essentially the ultimate stress test," said Dr. Trivax. "When the heart, in some people, is affected by COVID, a variety of different things can happen. It just doesn’t play by the rules - so to speak."
“It’s essentially the ultimate stress test," said Dr. Trivax. "When the heart, in some people, is affected by COVID, a variety of different things can happen. It just doesn’t play by the rules - so to speak."
FEMA eyes Ford Field for regional vaccination hub says Wayne County official
Just last week the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent a team to Michigan to look at ways of effectively expanding the vaccination program. There was a particular interest in using the home of the Lions as a venue for large-scale operations.
Just last week the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent a team to Michigan to look at ways of effectively expanding the vaccination program. There was a particular interest in using the home of the Lions as a venue for large-scale operations.
Feb 22 is Supermarket Employee Day after role of essential workers is recognized with pandemic
The Food Industry Association has found a way to honor these workers by proclaiming the first-ever Supermarket Employee Day to be held starting this year and every year moving forward on February 22nd.
The Food Industry Association has found a way to honor these workers by proclaiming the first-ever Supermarket Employee Day to be held starting this year and every year moving forward on February 22nd.
Wayne County opening 6 more Coronavirus vaccine sites for seniors
Wayne County is opening sites in Canton, Highland Park, Inkster, Melvindale, Romulus, and the city of Wayne for seniors to have more access to the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Wayne County is opening sites in Canton, Highland Park, Inkster, Melvindale, Romulus, and the city of Wayne for seniors to have more access to the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Doctor honors late wife with $1 million donation to Henry Ford Hospital's heart disease research
"Carol when she was dying, the thing that distressed her most. was that she said she did not want to be forgotten," he said. "My family and I agreed that it would be really fitting to honor her, by continuing her legacy by continuing to do research on patients who have heart disease."
"Carol when she was dying, the thing that distressed her most. was that she said she did not want to be forgotten," he said. "My family and I agreed that it would be really fitting to honor her, by continuing her legacy by continuing to do research on patients who have heart disease."
Salvation Army's Bed and Bread making nighttime runs as COVID-19 creates space problems
The pandemic won't stop the Salvation Army from its mission of helping people in need - it's just a bit more challenging.
The pandemic won't stop the Salvation Army from its mission of helping people in need - it's just a bit more challenging.
Michigan offering vaccine providers up to 2,500 doses to administer to vulnerable populations
The state health department's new pilot program will give up to 2,500 vaccine doses to health providers that can help residents struggling with access overcome barriers.
The state health department's new pilot program will give up to 2,500 vaccine doses to health providers that can help residents struggling with access overcome barriers.
Detroit public schools is phasing back face-to-face learning
Detroit International Academy opened its doors Wednesday to its learning centers as a start for students who need to get back into the classroom.
Detroit International Academy opened its doors Wednesday to its learning centers as a start for students who need to get back into the classroom.
Macomb County opens vaccination sites for people 60 and older
Macomb County has opened a vaccination site in Sterling Heights to allow thousands more to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Macomb County has opened a vaccination site in Sterling Heights to allow thousands more to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
State Republicans want Whitmer investigated for senior facility restrictions, COVID-19 deaths
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
Former Republican Senator Pete Lucido told the oversight committee Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill that would have sent COVID-19 patients to Detroit's TCF Center and two other facilities set up for Covid care instead of nursing homes. He wants answers why Whitmer housed seniors with COVID-19 patients.
23 employees of Detroit Whole Foods have tested positive for COVID-19, city says
Cases of COVID-19 at the Detroit Whole Foods have been reported with 23 employees testing positive of 196 so far, according to the city.
Cases of COVID-19 at the Detroit Whole Foods have been reported with 23 employees testing positive of 196 so far, according to the city.
Top Detroit health official calls Whole Foods COVID-19 outbreak outrageous
"This actually raises a lot of concerns about their internal practices," Denise Fair said. "This should not have happened, this was irresponsible behavior and the Health Department took this very seriously."
"This actually raises a lot of concerns about their internal practices," Denise Fair said. "This should not have happened, this was irresponsible behavior and the Health Department took this very seriously."
CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
Henry Ford doctor talks about Johnson & Johnson vaccine trials held at hospital
Medical staff at Henry Ford Hospital are waiting for that outcome because its hospital served as a study site for the Johnson and Johnson clinical trial.
Medical staff at Henry Ford Hospital are waiting for that outcome because its hospital served as a study site for the Johnson and Johnson clinical trial.
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.