Michigan's Dr. Khaldun: just because it's permitted it does not mean that is a good idea to do it
As Michigan's COVID-19 cases grow, Michigan's chief medical director is urging everyone to keep their mask on as much as humanly possible and that just because something is allowed, doesn't mean you should do it.
As Michigan's COVID-19 cases grow, Michigan's chief medical director is urging everyone to keep their mask on as much as humanly possible and that just because something is allowed, doesn't mean you should do it.
As coronavirus cases rise in state, doctor says randomness of patients is 'part of the scariness'
Chittick says at Royal Oak Beaumont they have seen a steady increase in cases a majority of those patients being older with underlying health issues.
Chittick says at Royal Oak Beaumont they have seen a steady increase in cases a majority of those patients being older with underlying health issues.
Michigan to allow indoor visits at longterm care facilities for first time during COVID-19 pandemic
The state of Michigan will permit indoor visitation at longterm car facilities for the first time since March.
The state of Michigan will permit indoor visitation at longterm car facilities for the first time since March.
As statewide Covid cases rise, so does concerns by parents on in-person learning
The numbers right now are the highest in the Upper Peninsula followed by the west side of the state. It is an increase school officials on the west side of Michigan are paying close attention to, notifying their school communities that, as a worst-case scenario, schools may have to shift to a distance learning model until cases decline.
The numbers right now are the highest in the Upper Peninsula followed by the west side of the state. It is an increase school officials on the west side of Michigan are paying close attention to, notifying their school communities that, as a worst-case scenario, schools may have to shift to a distance learning model until cases decline.
Michigan is 'now at our peak' when it comes to daily new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke for the first time in more than a month Wednesday on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke for the first time in more than a month Wednesday on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Washtenaw County issues 2-week stay-in-place order for UM students due to COVID-19 spike
Students at the University of Michigan have been ordered to stay home due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases on campus and off-campus.
Students at the University of Michigan have been ordered to stay home due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases on campus and off-campus.
Whitmer signs bills extending unemployment benefits until end of year
Senate Bills 886 and 991 expand the unemployment benefits. Since March 15, Governor Whitmer’s administration has paid over $25 billion in benefits to 2.2 million workers, according to the state.
Senate Bills 886 and 991 expand the unemployment benefits. Since March 15, Governor Whitmer’s administration has paid over $25 billion in benefits to 2.2 million workers, according to the state.
4 quick tips for checking your stress as the holiday season approaches
We talk with Dr. Maureen Anderson from Beaumont Health about ways we can reduce stress this time of year.
We talk with Dr. Maureen Anderson from Beaumont Health about ways we can reduce stress this time of year.
Mayors from Big Ten cities send letter to conference requesting additional safety measures
Mayors from 12 cities that host Big Ten football games sent a letter to the conference urging them to enact similar guidelines to protect against COVID-19 in the community as they do on the team.
Mayors from 12 cities that host Big Ten football games sent a letter to the conference urging them to enact similar guidelines to protect against COVID-19 in the community as they do on the team.
Federal court rules prisoners can apply for pandemic stimulus checks
A ruling in a federal court came down last week which gives the 35,000 prisoners in Michigan the ability to apply for the free money.
A ruling in a federal court came down last week which gives the 35,000 prisoners in Michigan the ability to apply for the free money.
Owosso barber who defied Whitmer has charges dropped but may still lose license to work
In June, the state restored Karl Manke's license - but he still faced criminal charges for violating the executive order until now. After the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Whitmer did not have the authority, the Shiawassee County prosecutor dismissed the criminal case.
In June, the state restored Karl Manke's license - but he still faced criminal charges for violating the executive order until now. After the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Whitmer did not have the authority, the Shiawassee County prosecutor dismissed the criminal case.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Wisconsin woman says she needs double lung transplant after surviving coronavirus
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
Nursing home workers at Westland facility walk off job in protest
Dozens of workers at the Four Seasons Rehabilitation and Nursing walked off the job Monday in protest of what they say are dangerous working conditions for very low pay.
Dozens of workers at the Four Seasons Rehabilitation and Nursing walked off the job Monday in protest of what they say are dangerous working conditions for very low pay.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Ricky's Sub Shop in Dearborn reopens after COVID shutdown, remodel
Loyal customers in Dearborn lined up at the reopening Friday to Ricky's Sub Shop, which had been closed for seven months due to the pandemic and a tricky remodel.
Loyal customers in Dearborn lined up at the reopening Friday to Ricky's Sub Shop, which had been closed for seven months due to the pandemic and a tricky remodel.
Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
All middle and high schoolers in Vermont to get access to free condoms under new bill
Every high school and middle school in Vermont will now provide free condoms to students under a new bill that was just signed into law.
Every high school and middle school in Vermont will now provide free condoms to students under a new bill that was just signed into law.