US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Trump says he's nixing plan for early coronavirus vaccine at White House

President Donald Trump says he's reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19 while public distribution of the shot is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

The first Pfizer vaccine shipment is now on its way around the country
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Despite how unprecedented of a health crisis the coronavirus has brought on the world, the speed at which a vaccine has been developed to combat it has been also unprecedented.

First shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine departs from Michigan plant

This will be the first batch of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine shipped from the Michigan plant. The vaccines will be delivered to more than 600 locations nationwide.

What infrastructure do we need to vaccinate 70 percent of Michiganders by 2021, expert explains

With a COVID-19 vaccine expected to be distributed across the country, FOX 2’s Hilary Golston sat down with COO of Ixlayer, Poorya Sabounchi, to discuss this. Sabounchi specializes in technical and logistical support for testing and vaccine distribution for more than 300 organizations in the country. 

Dearborn distributes 10 reusable masks to every home

Dearborn's COVID-19 cases are the highest in Wayne County, now they're passing out masks to everyone.

MDHHS hopes to have 70% of Michigan adults vaccinated by end of 2021

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced COVID-19 prioritization groups and hopes 70% of Michigan adults will be vaccinated by the end of 2021.

Henry Ford Health System makes preparations for COVID-19 vaccines

WIth Pfizer's vaccine expected to approved Friday, Henry Ford Health System says it's ready to receive the first doses.

Michigan reports 5,157 more COVID-19 cases, 61 more deaths on Friday

On Friday, December 11, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,157 new COVID-19 cases and 61 more deaths linked to the virus.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

Small business grant application in Michigan opens Dec. 15 for COVID-19 relief

Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for grants of up to $15,000 through the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative beginning at 9 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2020.

FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.

Covid vaccine distribution in Michigan starting soon
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The Coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Pfizer is nearing approval from FDA. Once it gets the green light, more than 87,000 doses of the vaccine will be on their way to Michigan.