NAMI organization shining a light on mental illness with virtual walk Saturday

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is working to help so many who are struggling, working to end the stigma and shame associated with mental illness. 

FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House

The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.

MDHHS issues emergency order requiring schools to publicly notify of COVID-19 cases

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.

MI House Speaker says Republicans tried to cooperate with Whitmer but she chose to 'do it alone' with orders

“What was unconstitutional in May is still unconstitutional in October," said Lee Chatfield, (R) speaker of the House of Representatives. "What was unconstitutional this week is still unconstitutional next week.” 

The important differences when treating and preventing the flu vs. COVID

Even for doctors, COVID-10 and influenza are difficult to tell apart. They're both dangerous respiratory diseases with similar symptoms - but there are a few important differences when it comes to treatment and prevention.

CDC urging to get flu vaccination now amid pandemic
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Even for doctors, COVID-10 and influenza are difficult to tell apart. They're both dangerous respiratory diseases with similar symptoms - but there are a few important differences when it comes to treatment and prevention.

20,000 chairs placed outside White House to honor Americans killed by COVID-19

20,000 chairs were lined up on the Ellipse outside of the White House Sunday, each representing 10 Americans killed by the coronavirus, in a solemn reminder of those who have lost their lives amid the pandemic. 

CDC changes COVID-19 guidance again, saying coronavirus is airborne

The CDC for a second time changed its guidance and now says that the coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission via tiny respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for up to several hours.

Wixom community pitching in to help save women's new coffee shop amid COVID-19

Two women made their dreams come through when they opened Trail's Edge Cafe in Wixom last winter, but then the pandemic hit and now they're struggling to stay afloat.

Michigan announces 1,522 cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths Saturday

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 1,522 more cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 28 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. Corrections made by local health departments to the provisional data resulted in a net daily count of 15 deaths.

Michigan attorney says 'burn your masks' and forget COVID emergency orders after state Supreme Court decision

A Michigan attorney said all executive orders regarding masks, social distancing, and more are now void after the Governor Gretchen Whitmer's orders were struck down by the state Supreme Court.

Gov. Whitmer says 800k Michiganders to lose unemployment benefits if court ruling goes into effect immediately

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify their ruling on when her emergency powers take effect, saying up to 830,000 Michiganders could lose unemployment benefits if the ruling went into effect immediately.

2 Americans, 1 British scientist win Nobel medicine prize

Announcing the prize in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio's work helped explain a major source of blood-borne hepatitis that couldn't be explained by the previously discovered hepatitis A and B viruses.

Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Whitmer's virus orders; Gov. fires back

The court said the law was an "unlawful delegation of legislative power to the executive branch in violation of the Michigan Constitution.