FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
Michigan reports 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths linked to the virus on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 68 deaths linked to the virus.The deaths announced today include 62 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 68 deaths linked to the virus.The deaths announced today include 62 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Michigan reports 635 cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 635 cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 57 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 635 cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 57 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Pres. Joe Biden says once COVID is defeated, cancer is next
President Joe Biden visited the Pfizer plant in Portage on Friday and said after the US defeats COVID-19, it will then try to beat cancer.
President Joe Biden visited the Pfizer plant in Portage on Friday and said after the US defeats COVID-19, it will then try to beat cancer.
Winter storms delay vaccine shipments to Michigan, creating "significant backlog" of orders
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine distribution was hit with massive delays this week as inclement weather ground supply chains to a halt.
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine distribution was hit with massive delays this week as inclement weather ground supply chains to a halt.
China-made fake N95 masks are flooding market, here's what to look for
About 11 million fake masks have been seized by the feds recently. Intellectual property attorneys at Dickinson Wright, say people are being duped every day. Here is how to keep from getting ripped off.
About 11 million fake masks have been seized by the feds recently. Intellectual property attorneys at Dickinson Wright, say people are being duped every day. Here is how to keep from getting ripped off.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
US government seizes roughly 10M fake N95 masks in COVID-19 probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people over 60 with chronic conditions
Detroit's pause on COVID-19 vaccinations due to Monday's snowstorm is over and now the city is ready to bring in more people to get the vaccine.
Detroit's pause on COVID-19 vaccinations due to Monday's snowstorm is over and now the city is ready to bring in more people to get the vaccine.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Health officials tracking explosion of B.1.1.7 coronavirus cases in Michigan prison
Of the 95 tests performed at the prison, 90 came back positive. Prior to the outbreak, the state had been tracking fewer than 70 cases of the new UK variant.
Of the 95 tests performed at the prison, 90 came back positive. Prior to the outbreak, the state had been tracking fewer than 70 cases of the new UK variant.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan meets with President Joe Biden on COVID-19 response
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with President Joe Biden on Friday at the White House to discuss the $1.9T American Rescue Plan and ways to improve the response to COVID-19.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with President Joe Biden on Friday at the White House to discuss the $1.9T American Rescue Plan and ways to improve the response to COVID-19.
Midwest Vaccine Hunters Facebook group to help elderly find the vaccine shot
Vaccine Hunters' focus now, is getting the eligible elderly some help. "They don't have cell phones, they don't have internet, and they don't have computers," said Shar Clark.
Vaccine Hunters' focus now, is getting the eligible elderly some help. "They don't have cell phones, they don't have internet, and they don't have computers," said Shar Clark.