Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway

Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.

Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.

Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US

Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan reports 2,706 more COVID-19 cases on Saturday and 222 more deaths

On Saturday, January 9, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 2,706 more COVID-19 cases and 222 more deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 207 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.

US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million

The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.

Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."

Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight

Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.

Michigan to allow thousands to use Bridge Cards at restaurants

Michigan residents who rely on their Bridge Cards for food assistance can now use the benefits at restaurants in the state.

Mayor Duggan and other Detroit Leaders take COVID-19 vaccine

Mayor Duggan said he took the vaccine to demonstrate leading by example. "You get to a point where words don't matter, actions do," he said.

Gov. Whitmer 1-on-1 talks about dealing with 2020's challenges

She had to confront COVID-19 then she had to deal with a dam breaking in Midland. She also dealt with unrest and then her COVID-19 dispute with President Donald Trump turned her into a household name and she soaked up a ton of national TV exposure - not to mention becoming the target of an alleged kidnap plot and death threats.

$465M COVID-19 relief package for Michigan goes to Whitmer for approval

The $465 million has a big emphasis on small business grants. Up to $20,000 grants for businesses completely closed, and specific grants for individuals who’ve lost their jobs because of state Covid orders.