Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Company develops new screening that searches for up to 50 types of cancer
Most health experts try to detect five different types of cancers out there but there's a new blood test it's out there that screens for up to 50 different types of cancer. The company GRAIL is working to make it easier for patients to schedule fewer appointments, especially in a COVID world.
Most health experts try to detect five different types of cancers out there but there's a new blood test it's out there that screens for up to 50 different types of cancer. The company GRAIL is working to make it easier for patients to schedule fewer appointments, especially in a COVID world.
Michigan reports 1,379 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths on Friday
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,379 cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths linked to the virus.
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,379 cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths linked to the virus.
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Detroit restaurant employees, grocery store workers, and more now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is announcing an expansion for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the city.
Wayne County Prosecutor to dismiss all charges issued under Whitmer's COVID executive orders
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday that it would be dismissing all charges filed against people for violating the COVID-19 executive orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday that it would be dismissing all charges filed against people for violating the COVID-19 executive orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
Detroit schools want return to face-to-face learning by early March
On Feb. 24, the Detroit public schools district will reopen its learning centers to offer support for some families as it prepares for a return to in-person learning. "The hope is that this can begin by early to mid-march."
On Feb. 24, the Detroit public schools district will reopen its learning centers to offer support for some families as it prepares for a return to in-person learning. "The hope is that this can begin by early to mid-march."
Michigan restaurants and bars will reopen indoor service Monday with curfews and capacity limits
After several months of indoor closures, the state has lifted its ban on indoor dining. Restaurants and bars will have to abide by several rules that limit capacity, mandate distance between tables, and require closing at 10 p.m.
After several months of indoor closures, the state has lifted its ban on indoor dining. Restaurants and bars will have to abide by several rules that limit capacity, mandate distance between tables, and require closing at 10 p.m.
Wayne County could still hamstrung by vaccine shortage despite increase in available dosage
Wayne County could vaccinate 30,000 per week if given adequate supply says COO.
Wayne County could vaccinate 30,000 per week if given adequate supply says COO.
COVID-19 vaccine scams ramping up, experts say beware
"No one from Henry Ford or any other reputable healthcare provider or government agency will call you to ask you to pay for the vaccine or to turn over highly confidential personal information," Riney said. "No one will do that. If you get a call, hang up."
"No one from Henry Ford or any other reputable healthcare provider or government agency will call you to ask you to pay for the vaccine or to turn over highly confidential personal information," Riney said. "No one will do that. If you get a call, hang up."
Beaumont doctor's wife writes to NFL commissioner who responds with free Super Bowl tickets
While the pandemic is far from over, Dr. Shamoon is incredibly grateful to be among the front-line workers honored on Sunday. And as his wife wrote in her email to the NFL, not all heroes wear capes - these heroes wear masks.
While the pandemic is far from over, Dr. Shamoon is incredibly grateful to be among the front-line workers honored on Sunday. And as his wife wrote in her email to the NFL, not all heroes wear capes - these heroes wear masks.
Young doctor becomes patient before beating breast cancer
She was working long hours in April 2020 in the ER, as hospitals were overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
She was working long hours in April 2020 in the ER, as hospitals were overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Masks now required on all public transportation, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mandate that builds on an executive order from President Joe Biden that requires mask-wearing in most public spaces.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mandate that builds on an executive order from President Joe Biden that requires mask-wearing in most public spaces.