Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces extension of order closing businesses
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan at a news conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan at a news conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions lift Tuesday unless health department extends them
Will Michigan lift its latest series of COVID-19 restrictions that are expected to expire on Tuesday? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could extend the restrictions but hasn't indicated if she will give the order.
Will Michigan lift its latest series of COVID-19 restrictions that are expected to expire on Tuesday? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could extend the restrictions but hasn't indicated if she will give the order.
Michigan hospitals publish letter urging extension on COVID-19 restrictions
Michigan hospitals and chief medical officers are urging the state to extend restrictions through the holidays, fearing anything less could put more stress on health care systems.
Michigan hospitals and chief medical officers are urging the state to extend restrictions through the holidays, fearing anything less could put more stress on health care systems.
Michigan's three-week pause on business restrictions ends Tuesday
The state's restrictions on businesses and schools originally set for three weeks will end on Tuesday. However, it's not clear if the governor will extend the lockdown measures further.
The state's restrictions on businesses and schools originally set for three weeks will end on Tuesday. However, it's not clear if the governor will extend the lockdown measures further.
Only 83 percent of long-term care facilities are reporting COVID-19 numbers in Michigan
An analysis by FOX 2 found dozens of facilities in metro Detroit have not reported COVID-19 stats. Across the state, 83 percent of all long-term care facilities are reporting their COVID-19 numbers.
An analysis by FOX 2 found dozens of facilities in metro Detroit have not reported COVID-19 stats. Across the state, 83 percent of all long-term care facilities are reporting their COVID-19 numbers.
Henry Ford starts new campaign urging 'tough love' for Michiganders amid COVID-19
Dr. Adnan Munkarah with the Henry Ford Health System gave updates Friday to the healthcare system's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Dr. Adnan Munkarah with the Henry Ford Health System gave updates Friday to the healthcare system's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
State program offers free college for qualifying frontline workers amid pandemic
Henry Ford College is taking it a step further, working to give students a chance at a four-year degree while they’re at it.
Henry Ford College is taking it a step further, working to give students a chance at a four-year degree while they’re at it.
Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks $400M in virus spending in Legislature
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
Whitmer still weighing whether to end state's three-week pause
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't made any determination about next steps to regarding Michigan's current restrictions on schools, restaurants, and other establishments.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't made any determination about next steps to regarding Michigan's current restrictions on schools, restaurants, and other establishments.
$10M in funds to help struggling restaurants in Oakland County on the way
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
Meals On Wheels, other aid organizations see increased need during pandemic
"Since seniors are the most vulnerable population and being told to stay home for their safety, we've seen a definite increase related to that," she said. "Also fear, a lot of seniors are afraid to leave their home, and loss of jobs, loss of income."
"Since seniors are the most vulnerable population and being told to stay home for their safety, we've seen a definite increase related to that," she said. "Also fear, a lot of seniors are afraid to leave their home, and loss of jobs, loss of income."
Andiamo owners plead to Whitmer for re-opening dining with compromise
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says extension of three-week closures is 'sadly possible'
Next week is the end of the original three-week pause instituted by the Michigan Department of Health but it is possible it will be extended.
Next week is the end of the original three-week pause instituted by the Michigan Department of Health but it is possible it will be extended.
Waterford resturant creates drive-up breakfast idea to stay afloat during COVID
A restaurant in Waterford is adapting to the COVID-19 safety regulations to try and keep customers.
A restaurant in Waterford is adapting to the COVID-19 safety regulations to try and keep customers.