Group of Michigan doctors wants science involved in decision to re-open schools for fall
President Donald Trump has continued to push for reopening schools for face to face education and previously threatened to pull federal funding for districts that don't allow, for in-person learning.
President Donald Trump has continued to push for reopening schools for face to face education and previously threatened to pull federal funding for districts that don't allow, for in-person learning.
Districts wait for state lawmakers' vote on back to school education package
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
COVID-19 fears putting off doctor visits could hurt kids' vaccine season this fall
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
Pediatrician reminds parents to keep kids up-to-date on other vaccines amid COVID-19
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer announces free mask initiative, update on COVID-19 cases
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference for Friday, August 14, 2020 to talk about the state's continuing response to COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference for Friday, August 14, 2020 to talk about the state's continuing response to COVID-19.
Funeral for Detroit man hit by car livestreamed amid COVID-19
Many funeral homes are now offering to livestream services as limits are still set in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many funeral homes are now offering to livestream services as limits are still set in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duggan announces new program to help vulnerable Detroiters during COVID-19
Mayor Mike Duggan announced a new initiative in Detroit called Community Health Corps to help the city's most vulnerable residents and help provide job paths.
Mayor Mike Duggan announced a new initiative in Detroit called Community Health Corps to help the city's most vulnerable residents and help provide job paths.
Stay, shift and seek: 3 tips for helping students cope without sports, extracurriculars this school year
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Novi High School's robotics team is building face shields for the district's teachers and staff
They saw the immediate need for PPE and with the help of their lead mentor Anu Udupa - Frog Force began making face shields.
They saw the immediate need for PPE and with the help of their lead mentor Anu Udupa - Frog Force began making face shields.
Tips for helping adults, students cope without the fun of extracurriculars this fall
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sports competitions canceled through end of year
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted to suspend all sports competitions this fall through the end of the calendar year.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted to suspend all sports competitions this fall through the end of the calendar year.
Friendship Circle camp for special needs children presses on amid pandemic with precaution
Blumstein is the director at the Friendship Circle Overnight Camp in Pinckney - he says it was so important for the organization to keep kids connected during this difficult time.
Blumstein is the director at the Friendship Circle Overnight Camp in Pinckney - he says it was so important for the organization to keep kids connected during this difficult time.
South Lyon protests held against online learning for fall
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
40% spike in known new child COVID-19 cases raises questions about school
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
How safe is it to visit grandparents amid COVID-19?
A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us visiting grandparents and older relatives is possible, but there are several things to consider.
A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us visiting grandparents and older relatives is possible, but there are several things to consider.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Ascension Providence nurses in Rochester Hills picket against hospital, threatening to strike
After working without a contract for almost a year, the nurses at Ascension Providence in Rochester Hills are picketing and threatening a strike. They say the hospital's executives are no longer negotiating for a new contract in good faith.
After working without a contract for almost a year, the nurses at Ascension Providence in Rochester Hills are picketing and threatening a strike. They say the hospital's executives are no longer negotiating for a new contract in good faith.