Detroit mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

Days after Erika Beccera gave birth to baby Diego, she died from COVID-19. Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital induced labor as the virus took over. 

Health experts say smokers and vapers are at greater risk for COVID-19

Dr. Bailey says the bottom line is this: Smoking damages your lung tissue even if you don't feel it or know it. That puts you at greater risk because the lungs are the biggest target of Covid. But it's not just cigarettes.

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

NAMI Mich. distributing Echo Shows to senior citizens for the holidays

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Chapter is launching an initiative to make it easier for seniors to connect with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beaumont Health talks about readying for COVID vaccine distribution
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We talk with Dr. Matthew Sims, Director of Infectious Disease Research for Beaumont Health, about how they're preparing for the vaccine and what the public can expect.

Bedrock sets up outdoor heated seating areas, free parking to support restaurants amid COVID-19

Bedrock has launched its 'Decked Out Detroit' initiative to create safe outdoor winter retreat in downtown Detroit to help the community get through the coldest months amid COVID-19.

Michigan expects 250K COVID-19 vaccine doses by year's end; will go to healthcare workers

Once approved, Michigan is expected to receive 84,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 173,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from the federal government in the first shipment.

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

Pandemic food bank demand at St. Moses the Black in Detroit sees staggering increase

"We hate to turn people away," said Camille Graves Douglas, food pantry coordinator. But on this day sadly, they have to. "I don't know how we're going to manage," she added.

AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.

Michigan State House under investigation after employee makes coronavirus-related complaint

The Michigan House has canceled voting sessions and the state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it is investigating after an employee complained about unsafe working conditions.

Trump holds White House COVID-19 vaccine summit as Biden introduces health team

President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.

Nine months after COVID-19 diagnosis, Warren mom says she still has symptoms

A Warren mom had a clean bill of health at the beginning of 2020. With the year ending, she's seeing three different doctors and is fighting COVID-19 symptoms 9 months after her diagnosis.

Rochester Hills mayor in Washington DC to talk distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

A handful of elected leaders are getting a play-by-play of how the distribution of two vaccines will work in Washington DC. And southeast Michigan has a seat at the table in Mayor Brian Barnett of Rochester Hills. 

Detroit agency Doner teams with Marvel for comic book honoring nurses during pandemic

"We thought, there is nothing more powerful than if we are able to bring the real acts of heroism, those real stories of those real nurses to life in the comic book."