How to schedule a coronavirus vaccine appointment in Michigan
Even while supplies are limited, eligibility for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is expanding every week in Michigan. For those that can get one, here are the best ways.
Even while supplies are limited, eligibility for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is expanding every week in Michigan. For those that can get one, here are the best ways.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Detroit opens COVID-19 vaccinations to those with disabilities
The City of Detroit is continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 for people in the city, now adding those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
The City of Detroit is continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 for people in the city, now adding those with physical or intellectual disabilities.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
Taylor woman the first in US charged with stealing money for Covid medical providers
Amina Abbas, of Taylor, was charged by indictment Wednesday in the Eastern District of Michigan with embezzlement of government property connected to CARES Act relief funds.
Amina Abbas, of Taylor, was charged by indictment Wednesday in the Eastern District of Michigan with embezzlement of government property connected to CARES Act relief funds.
COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
Group of doctors support expensive Whitmer relief plan, blame GOP for playing politics
The recovery plan would provide $90 million in federal funds to vaccinate frontline workers, seniors, teachers, and school staff, $575 million for testing and tracing to expand lab capacity to identify outbreaks - plus $2 billion for schools to re-open safely for in-person learning by March 1st.
The recovery plan would provide $90 million in federal funds to vaccinate frontline workers, seniors, teachers, and school staff, $575 million for testing and tracing to expand lab capacity to identify outbreaks - plus $2 billion for schools to re-open safely for in-person learning by March 1st.
1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
Michigan comedian Mike Bonner returns to Detroit stage one year after last show
Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.
Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Michigan's vaccine rates for teachers above national average, survey shows
About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.
About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.
Whitmer says delays of aid could slow COVID-10 vaccine rollout
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.
Critical care nurse says don't do what she did - ignoring health signs leading to heart attack
Cassandra credits her doctors and her family with saving her life. She is urging both women and men to listen to their bodies.
Cassandra credits her doctors and her family with saving her life. She is urging both women and men to listen to their bodies.
Life-threatening single digit temps in Metro Detroit problematic for shelters during COVID-19 pandemic
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne County residents wait for hours to receive second COVID vaccine dose
There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.
There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.
COVID-19 vaccines may not be available for Michigan's general public until fall
The likelihood of most of Michigan getting a COVID-19 vaccine this spring or summer is shrinking unless more supply becomes available soon.
The likelihood of most of Michigan getting a COVID-19 vaccine this spring or summer is shrinking unless more supply becomes available soon.