88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Michigan winter sports to resume Monday, Feb. 8, Gov. Whitmer announces
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration is expected to announce that winter contact sports can start as early as Monday in Michigan,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration is expected to announce that winter contact sports can start as early as Monday in Michigan,
Covid test positivity rates fall below 5% in Michigan, the first time since October
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Michigan reports 1,193 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths on Friday
On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,193 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths linked to the virus
On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,193 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths linked to the virus
WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
Judge dismisses disorderly conduct charges against Michigan hair stylists
A judge has thrown out charges against six hair stylists who were ticketed last spring during a protest in front of the Michigan Capitol.
A judge has thrown out charges against six hair stylists who were ticketed last spring during a protest in front of the Michigan Capitol.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
New Coronavirus mutation now in 10 counties, Michigan's top health expert "very concerned"
The new coronavirus mutation has been detected in 10 Michigan counties and in 45 cases. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun warned not every positive case was linked to travel, indicating the new variant was reaching community spread.
The new coronavirus mutation has been detected in 10 Michigan counties and in 45 cases. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun warned not every positive case was linked to travel, indicating the new variant was reaching community spread.
Meijer expanding COVID-19 vaccinations, will administer up to 25K doses to people 65 and older
Residents who are eligible need only pre-register by text message, online, or by visiting one of the Michigan retail chain's pharmacies. More than 40 Meijer locations will conduct vaccinations.
Residents who are eligible need only pre-register by text message, online, or by visiting one of the Michigan retail chain's pharmacies. More than 40 Meijer locations will conduct vaccinations.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Michigan's student-athletes return to practice, competition Monday
On Monday, a suspension of contact sports played in high schools this winter was lifted, allowing for a return to play for thousands of students-athletes. Michigan's amended order remains in place until March 29.
On Monday, a suspension of contact sports played in high schools this winter was lifted, allowing for a return to play for thousands of students-athletes. Michigan's amended order remains in place until March 29.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Doctor says for vaccine shopping to get it 'anywhere you can'
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
Dr. Cunningham says the all-important positivity rate is now 3.8 percent. A significant decline since December 31st, when the rate was 16 percent.
UK variant of COVID-19 now found in 21 Washtenaw County cases
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
But as the investigation of that cluster continues, healthcare professionals believe the woman who traveled to the UK may not be the only source.
Lawsuit says high school sports shutdown contributed to Michigan teen's death in crash
The family of a high school hockey player who died in a car crash in January said their son died after 'succumbing to the mental struggles he endured from the continued delays in winter sports in Michigan."
The family of a high school hockey player who died in a car crash in January said their son died after 'succumbing to the mental struggles he endured from the continued delays in winter sports in Michigan."
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.