Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cautiously optimistic on COVID-19

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 to speak on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan. 

Whitmer won't commit to extending or ending three-week pause in Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about the plans moving forward for restaurants and other small businesses but was non-committal about the next steps.

Michigan's medical director lays out plan for vaccine distribution in the state

Michigan's medical director Dr. Joneigh Khaldun explained the storage requirements and distribution plans for a COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved and sent to the state.

Michigan leaders give message of COVID hope during virtual town hall

Top officials in Michigan joined Monday evening for a virtual town hall to talk about COVID-19 updates on federal, state, and local levels in Michigan.

Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests

A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.

Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post

President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.

Many nonprofits hope Giving Tuesday gives them a boost during COVID-19

Many nonprofits are hoping Giving Tuesday gives them a monetary boost this year amid the pandemic, after many of their fundraising events have been canceled or changed.

Beaumont's Moonbeams tradition goes viral as pandemic drags on

Beaumont Royal Oak is taking Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams virtual in 2020. Instead of gathering outside the hospital, people are encouraged to record a video of themselves and send it in.

Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Duggan: Detroit needs to vaccinate 5,000 people a day for COVID-19

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the city will need to vaccinate 5,000 people a day for COVID-19 once the treatment becomes available.

Federal court to hear arguments in latest COVID-19 court case
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A federal court on the west side of the state will hear arguments from the restaurant association and the health department over the necessity of new lockdown rules that have closed indoor service in restaurants.

Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.