OxyContin maker Purdue Pharama pleads guilty in criminal case, admits role in opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty Tuesday to three criminal charges, formally admitting its role in an opioid epidemic that has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths over the past two decades.
Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty Tuesday to three criminal charges, formally admitting its role in an opioid epidemic that has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths over the past two decades.
Detroit mobility company offering free rides to seniors, disabled individuals to get COVID-19 tested
A new Detroit mobility program will drive seniors and people who have disabilities to get tested for COVID-19 for free.
A new Detroit mobility program will drive seniors and people who have disabilities to get tested for COVID-19 for free.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Detroit extends outdoor dining program through April amid COVID-19 restrictions
The City of Detroit has expanded its Open Detroit program, which allows restaurants to take part in outdoor dining amid COVID-19 restrictions.
The City of Detroit has expanded its Open Detroit program, which allows restaurants to take part in outdoor dining amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Michigan reports 8,080 new cases and 103 deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, November 28, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 8,080 new COVID-19 cases and 103 more deaths. The deaths announced today include 70 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, November 28, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 8,080 new COVID-19 cases and 103 more deaths. The deaths announced today include 70 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
Relative says her loved one is part of 11-person COVID-19 outbreak in Westland senior home
"They clearly have an outbreak in their home," she said. "They have five residents, six staff."
"They clearly have an outbreak in their home," she said. "They have five residents, six staff."
Judge rejects restraining order request by Michigan restaurant association
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
U-M Medicine leaders caution to stay vigilant with COVID-19 precautions as hospital cases surge
The hospital is now strained at 90 percent capacity due to regular care resuming. Positive COVID cases are now at 14 percent. In the summer they were below five percent.
The hospital is now strained at 90 percent capacity due to regular care resuming. Positive COVID cases are now at 14 percent. In the summer they were below five percent.
Oakland County joins program to track COVID-19 in sewage
Oakland County is joining a pilot program to test the levels of COVID-19 in solid waste.
Oakland County is joining a pilot program to test the levels of COVID-19 in solid waste.
Wayne County advises remote learning for all schools until Jan. 15, 2021
The Wayne County Public Health Division released a Public Health Advisory making the strong recommendation that schools in Wayne County - public, non-public, and boarding schools in our jurisdiction - should temporarily shift to a remote learning model through Jan.15, 2021.
The Wayne County Public Health Division released a Public Health Advisory making the strong recommendation that schools in Wayne County - public, non-public, and boarding schools in our jurisdiction - should temporarily shift to a remote learning model through Jan.15, 2021.
Dr. Birx talks Thanksgiving precautions, says threat to seniors 70 and up is enormous
"We have to be crystal clear about what the risk is. I want to be crystal clear, the risk to people over 70 is enormous. It's enormous."
"We have to be crystal clear about what the risk is. I want to be crystal clear, the risk to people over 70 is enormous. It's enormous."
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
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.