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.
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.
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.
Lyft leads coalition offering 60 million rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
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.
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 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."
Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after posting video claiming racist treatment by hospital
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Take: Whitmer answers viewers about personal risk, COVID-19 vaccine distribution
"I think that COVID-19 threatens everyone's civil liberties," Whitmer said. "It threatens our ability to live and to live in a healthy way."
"I think that COVID-19 threatens everyone's civil liberties," Whitmer said. "It threatens our ability to live and to live in a healthy way."
Movie theaters, bowling alleys, other social venues set to reopen Monday in Michigan
Several businesses are now able to open on Monday, Dec. 21 after some restrictions from the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services have been lifted in the state.
Several businesses are now able to open on Monday, Dec. 21 after some restrictions from the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services have been lifted in the state.
Detroit casinos reopen with safety protocols in place
MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Motor City Casino reopened their doors on Wednesday, while Greektown Casino will reopen Thursday.
MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Motor City Casino reopened their doors on Wednesday, while Greektown Casino will reopen Thursday.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
Detroit officials begin taking COVID-19 vaccine, although it won't be mandatory
"Right now I feel a little bit of soreness at the injection site but feeling good," she said. "I’m not a fan of long needles, I don't think anyone is, but it's important for me to do it for my staff, my family and community."
"Right now I feel a little bit of soreness at the injection site but feeling good," she said. "I’m not a fan of long needles, I don't think anyone is, but it's important for me to do it for my staff, my family and community."
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.