Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Amid Michigan's second COVID-19 surge, customers resume panic-buying at stores
Customers are panic-buying at Michigan retail and grocery stores, the state said. Both government and industry advocates are urging customers to limit purchases.
Customers are panic-buying at Michigan retail and grocery stores, the state said. Both government and industry advocates are urging customers to limit purchases.
US COVID-19 testing strained again heading into holiday season
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Pfizer requests emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. government
Pfizer has requested emergency authorization from the U.S. government to begin the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine, found to be 95% effective at preventing mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Pfizer has requested emergency authorization from the U.S. government to begin the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine, found to be 95% effective at preventing mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Thanksgiving looms large over Michigan as COVID-19's worst phase amplifies
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Ann Arbor businesses battle to stay afloat as U-M campus empties
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Thanksgiving looms over Michigan as COVID-19 climbs
With only a week before Thanksgiving, Michigan's governor and chief health executive implored residents to avoid traveling for the holiday. The timing comes with the pandemic's worth surge hitting hospitals in the state at a quickening pace.
With only a week before Thanksgiving, Michigan's governor and chief health executive implored residents to avoid traveling for the holiday. The timing comes with the pandemic's worth surge hitting hospitals in the state at a quickening pace.
Michigan reports 7,528 new cases of COVID-19 and 101 more deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 7,528 new COVID-19 cases and 101 more deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 59 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 7,528 new COVID-19 cases and 101 more deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 59 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon tests positive for COVID-19
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said in a press release.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said in a press release.
Protecting your lungs during the pandemic is key. Here are three things that can make the difference
Among the more common side effects of severe COVID-19 cases is struggling to breathe. When the virus gets into the body and replicates, it can make its way into the nooks and crannies of one's lungs.
Among the more common side effects of severe COVID-19 cases is struggling to breathe. When the virus gets into the body and replicates, it can make its way into the nooks and crannies of one's lungs.
Michigan State football game with Maryland canceled due to COVID-19
The Michigan State Spartans' football game against the Maryland Terrapins has been canceled due to COVID-19.
The Michigan State Spartans' football game against the Maryland Terrapins has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Water assistance program expands to help more people impacted financially by pandemic
The program is funded by the Great Lakes Water Authority and the changes they’ve just approved, could impact thousands of people - struggling even more than before the pandemic hit.
The program is funded by the Great Lakes Water Authority and the changes they’ve just approved, could impact thousands of people - struggling even more than before the pandemic hit.
Ypsilanti Fraternal Order of Eagles a COVID hotspot after 31 test positive, 40 exposed
The Washtenaw County Health Department said a Fraternal Order of Eagles has had 31 positive cases linked to it and another 40 people are quarantined.
The Washtenaw County Health Department said a Fraternal Order of Eagles has had 31 positive cases linked to it and another 40 people are quarantined.
Michigan farmers adapt to lower demand for turkeys this Thanksgiving
As most people are having smaller Thanksgiving gatherings, the need for large turkeys is much lower during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As most people are having smaller Thanksgiving gatherings, the need for large turkeys is much lower during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bars, restaurants brace for new pandemic restrictions as 3 week 'pause' begins
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
How2Help - If your local restaurant needs a hand during another pandemic pause, we'll get the word out
But you can help keep the doors open. Rob Wolchek shows us some more great places to support with carry-out.
But you can help keep the doors open. Rob Wolchek shows us some more great places to support with carry-out.
Beaumont Hospitals in Dearborn, Farmington Hills and Trenton limit visitation due to coronavirus surge
Beaumont Hospital, Trenton will limit visitors beginning Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Taylor and Troy also recently reinstated visitor restrictions.
Beaumont Hospital, Trenton will limit visitors beginning Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Taylor and Troy also recently reinstated visitor restrictions.