Oakland Co. announces $10M in grant money to help bar, restaurant owners
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $10 million to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $10 million to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
Michigan reports 5,909 new COVID-19 cases, 191 new deaths on Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,909 new COVID-19 cases and 191 more deaths linked to the virus, 79 of which came from a review of vital records.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the state of Michigan reported 5,909 new COVID-19 cases and 191 more deaths linked to the virus, 79 of which came from a review of vital records.
Michigan Task force on racial disparities releases new report
The state has released an interim report showing progress as it works to reduce racial disparities between demographics. COVID-19 put a spotlight on the struggles in majority-Black cities after it killed people at higher rates in some communities more than others.
The state has released an interim report showing progress as it works to reduce racial disparities between demographics. COVID-19 put a spotlight on the struggles in majority-Black cities after it killed people at higher rates in some communities more than others.
Dozens of small-group online classes now available for free for Michigan seniors
Michiganders can now enjoy over 150 small group classes for free, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and in partnership with GetSetUp.
Michiganders can now enjoy over 150 small group classes for free, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and in partnership with GetSetUp.
To encourage other Americans, Obama, Bush, Clinton will take coronavirus vaccine publicly
Former presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton all plan to take the coronavirus vaccine in hopes of encouraging the American public to do the same.
Former presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton all plan to take the coronavirus vaccine in hopes of encouraging the American public to do the same.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
New report on Michigan COVID-19 racial disparities shows state making progress
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to update residents on COVID-19's status in the state. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief infectious disease expert Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to update residents on COVID-19's status in the state. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief infectious disease expert Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
Your Take: Expert gives advice on handling mental health for young students
Dr, Douglas Walker is one of the leading child psychologists in the country and is with Mercy Family Clinic. He joined us to talk about what we can do to take care of ourselves mentally, specifically students and young people.
Dr, Douglas Walker is one of the leading child psychologists in the country and is with Mercy Family Clinic. He joined us to talk about what we can do to take care of ourselves mentally, specifically students and young people.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit from Michigan restaurants seeking to overturn indoor dining ban
A federal judge has denied a request from the Michigan restaurant association to overturn a ban on indoor dining in restaurants.
A federal judge has denied a request from the Michigan restaurant association to overturn a ban on indoor dining in restaurants.
Detroit woman launches nationwide Black Therapist Network
A Detroit therapist is launching a nationwide network, The Black Therapist Network, to better connect communities with Black therapists.
A Detroit therapist is launching a nationwide network, The Black Therapist Network, to better connect communities with Black therapists.
Group of Mich. doctors urge restaurants not to reopen too soon
A group of doctors in Michigan banned together to urge restaurants to not defy the ban on indoor dining order under any circumstance.
A group of doctors in Michigan banned together to urge restaurants to not defy the ban on indoor dining order under any circumstance.
Parents worried about pandemic's effects lasting on kids, study finds
A new study has found that a majority of parents are worried about the effects the pandemic is having on their children's mental health.
A new study has found that a majority of parents are worried about the effects the pandemic is having on their children's mental health.
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Wastewater research program with Detroit, MSU to be used in predicting COVID-19 outbreaks
"(We can) target neighborhoods and also zip codes where Covid is trending upward and provide some type of intervention," said Denise Fair, Detroit's chief public health officer. "This tool is going to be extremely important."
"(We can) target neighborhoods and also zip codes where Covid is trending upward and provide some type of intervention," said Denise Fair, Detroit's chief public health officer. "This tool is going to be extremely important."
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
FDA chief says agency will get COVID-19 vaccine 'right' amid pressure for rushed release
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says federal officials will take the time needed to get the vaccine right.
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says federal officials will take the time needed to get the vaccine right.
Why aren't more children included in COVID-19 vaccine research?
The race continues to release a COVID-19 vaccine, but most of the trials happening right now are focused on adults. But, kids can be infected too, so why aren?t more children being included in the research?
The race continues to release a COVID-19 vaccine, but most of the trials happening right now are focused on adults. But, kids can be infected too, so why aren?t more children being included in the research?
Macomb County Jail reports 25% of inmates have tested positive for COVID-19
After months of little or no cases, the Macomb County Jail said cases are climbing in the jail and are making some changes to slow the spread of the virus.
After months of little or no cases, the Macomb County Jail said cases are climbing in the jail and are making some changes to slow the spread of the virus.