Wayne County switching to Moderna vaccine, impacting 1,400 health care workers
Wayne County is transitioning to the Moderna vaccine after the state informed it last week it would be receiving 5,500 doses of the treatment. The switch impacts about 1,400 health care workers who had their vaccine injections scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20.
Wayne County is transitioning to the Moderna vaccine after the state informed it last week it would be receiving 5,500 doses of the treatment. The switch impacts about 1,400 health care workers who had their vaccine injections scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20.
Livonia nurse whose singing went viral, to perform at COVID-19 Memorial for Biden
Her chilling rendition brought everyone to tears. Lori Key's angelic voice went viral giving hope to hospital workers and patients at her hospital and across the country.
Her chilling rendition brought everyone to tears. Lori Key's angelic voice went viral giving hope to hospital workers and patients at her hospital and across the country.
Infectious disease expert says state's COVID-19 vaccine shortage is not unique
"My general thought on that is everybody will get their second (vaccine dose) - but it may not be at the three weeks or the four weeks that it's supposed to be at," he said. "It may be longer, but you will still have protection after the first dose."
"My general thought on that is everybody will get their second (vaccine dose) - but it may not be at the three weeks or the four weeks that it's supposed to be at," he said. "It may be longer, but you will still have protection after the first dose."
Covid-19 vaccinations rescheduled due to shortage in Wayne County
Wayne County Public Health is forced to reschedule vaccination appointments because of a depleted supply of the Pfizer-made COVID-19 vaccine received from the State of Michigan according to county health officials.
Wayne County Public Health is forced to reschedule vaccination appointments because of a depleted supply of the Pfizer-made COVID-19 vaccine received from the State of Michigan according to county health officials.
Detroit Police apologize after woman evicted with cops' help
Detroit Police apologize after woman evicted with cops' help
Detroit Police apologize after woman evicted with cops' help
Henry Ford Health System expects to vaccinate up to 5,000 people per day
The rate of vaccinations against COVID-19 has been lower than many hoped but Henry Ford Health System says it expects to vaccinate more people soon.
The rate of vaccinations against COVID-19 has been lower than many hoped but Henry Ford Health System says it expects to vaccinate more people soon.
Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
Several Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipments compromised after getting too cold, state says
McKesson said the cause of this, which impacted at least 21 shipments is under investigation, according to the state.
McKesson said the cause of this, which impacted at least 21 shipments is under investigation, according to the state.
Health expert says new COVID-19 UK variant is more contagious, lead to more hospitalizations
Medical experts say while the COVID-19 vaccine appears to be effective with this new variant, children could be more at risk of getting sick.
Medical experts say while the COVID-19 vaccine appears to be effective with this new variant, children could be more at risk of getting sick.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Want free weed? Walled Lake dispensary offering marijuana to anyone with a COVID-19 vaccine
GreenHouse of Walled Lake and Ubaked Cannabis Company in Burton are offering to give anyone a joint free of charge if they can show proof they received the COVID-19 vaccine.
GreenHouse of Walled Lake and Ubaked Cannabis Company in Burton are offering to give anyone a joint free of charge if they can show proof they received the COVID-19 vaccine.
$58.5 million available to Michigan businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are up for grabs for businesses hurt by the pandemic. Small businesses that were forced to close can apply for up to $20,000 in available money.
Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are up for grabs for businesses hurt by the pandemic. Small businesses that were forced to close can apply for up to $20,000 in available money.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Michigan health officials identify new, more contagious COVID-19 strain in Washtenaw County
The first case in Michigan of the new COVID strain has been identified in an adult woman in Washtenaw county. Two new cases were in contact with the woman, but health officials aren't sure if they're carrying the new variant.
The first case in Michigan of the new COVID strain has been identified in an adult woman in Washtenaw county. Two new cases were in contact with the woman, but health officials aren't sure if they're carrying the new variant.
Wayne County appoints Deputy Chief Raphael Washington to sheriff
Wayne County has appointed Deputy Chief Raphael Washington to the position of sheriff. His predecessor, Benny Napoleon died of COVID-19 in December.
Wayne County has appointed Deputy Chief Raphael Washington to the position of sheriff. His predecessor, Benny Napoleon died of COVID-19 in December.
Michigan getting extra 60,000 doses next week as state lays out preliminary timeline for getting vaccinated
Michigan health officials were notified late Wednesday they will receive an additional 60,000 doses of Moderna vaccine from CVS and Walgreens, which have the vaccine stored in long-term care banks.
Michigan health officials were notified late Wednesday they will receive an additional 60,000 doses of Moderna vaccine from CVS and Walgreens, which have the vaccine stored in long-term care banks.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
2021 Fight for Air Climb to be held at Comerica Park in May
This year, participants won't be running up the Ally Building in February. Organizers chose an outdoor location: Comerica Park. And it won't be in February - this year it's going to be on May 23.
This year, participants won't be running up the Ally Building in February. Organizers chose an outdoor location: Comerica Park. And it won't be in February - this year it's going to be on May 23.
Gov. Whitmer says no specific threat of violence against Statehouse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that there is not a credible threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden but also said that law enforcement is ready.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that there is not a credible threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden but also said that law enforcement is ready.
Michigan relaxes rules on sports, colleges, but keeps restrictions on indoor-dining until February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is relaxing rules on non-contact sports and group exercising but is keeping restrictions on restaurants until at least February.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is relaxing rules on non-contact sports and group exercising but is keeping restrictions on restaurants until at least February.