Court loss for Whitmer means Michigan legislature will soon have a say in Covid orders

Spelled out, in a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not have the authority, after April 30th to issue or renew any executive orders related to the virus. 

President Trump tests positive for COVID-19, Beaumont doctors answer questions about what happens next
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Beaumont doctors Dr. Justin Skrzynski and Dr. Matthew Sims join us on The Nine to talk about why the next 10 days are so important for President Donald Trump after testing positive for COVID-19.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rolls back Upper Peninsula into Phase 4, citing COVID-19 case surge

After a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Peninsula, or MERC Region 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-192 moving the region back to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan.

Unlock Michigan submits 539K signatures to repeal Whitmer emergency powers

Unlock Michigan says it has delivered over 539,000 signatures in support of a repeal of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's broad emergency powers.

College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain

While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.

Michigan boy's crooked smile leads to surprising medical diagnosis

A crooked smile from a Plymouth couple's 3-year-old boy led to a shocking medical diagnosis, and it's one that's teaching this family how to have hope and take life day by day.

CDC: More than 75% of children dying from COVID-19 are minorities

The data was collected from health departments across the country and echoes statistics from other experts that racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.

Plymouth 4-year-old fighting to beat rare brain tumor
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A crooked smile from a Plymouth couple's 3-year-old boy led to a shocking medical diagnosis, and it's one that's teaching this family how to have hope and take life day by day.

Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revises rules on nursing homes with COVID-19 patients

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has revised rules relating to the care of Michigan nursing home residents with COVID-19, saying they should be sent to facilities with solid federal staffing ratings.

Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications

Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds

A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.

Whitmer extends state of emergency until Oct. 27

The health, economic, and social harms of the COVID-19 pandemic remain widespread and severe, her office said, and they continue to constitute a statewide emergency and disaster. 

Tips for dealing with Election Stress Disorder

A survey from the American Psychological Association found Election Stress Disorder is affecting many people on both sides of the political spectrum.