CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
Education expert weighs in on making decision for returning to school amid COVID-19
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs directive making COVID-19 enforcement a priority for agencies & state police
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state agencies to take all necessary actions to enforce her COVID-19 executive orders.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state agencies to take all necessary actions to enforce her COVID-19 executive orders.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates Black Leadership Advisory Council and declares racism a public health crisis
Michigan Governor Gretchen announced on Wednesday the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council and declared racism as a public health crisis while detailing plans to address it within state government.
Michigan Governor Gretchen announced on Wednesday the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council and declared racism as a public health crisis while detailing plans to address it within state government.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Can you get the coronavirus twice?
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Human trials for 3rd phase of COVID-19 vaccine begin today
Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.
Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.
Human trials for potential vaccine against COVID-19 begin at Henry Ford Health
Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.
Now in its third phase, a vaccine that would defend against the coronavirus is now being tested in 30,000 citizens around the country, including 5,000 in Michigan. Henry Ford Health is leading the charge in Michigan.
COVID-19 exposure concerns in Detroit after Sen. Barrett's visit
Contact tracing has begun in Detroit after Sen. Tom Barrett's visit there last week, who then later tested positive for COVID-19.
Contact tracing has begun in Detroit after Sen. Tom Barrett's visit there last week, who then later tested positive for COVID-19.
150 COVID-19 cases linked to teens from parties in South Lyon, Fenton
Health officials in three southeastern Michigan counties have linked at least 150 cases of COVID-19 in teens to graduation and prom-style parties.
Health officials in three southeastern Michigan counties have linked at least 150 cases of COVID-19 in teens to graduation and prom-style parties.
Matthew Stafford's test for COVID-19 was false-positive, team says, moved back to active roster
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's test for COVID-19 yielded a false-positive result, the Detroit Lions said in a statement Thursday afternoon, and that the player does not have the coronavirus.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's test for COVID-19 yielded a false-positive result, the Detroit Lions said in a statement Thursday afternoon, and that the player does not have the coronavirus.
3 Michigan counties reporting steep increase in COVID-19 cases among 15-19 year olds
Oakland, Livingston, and Genesee County health officials are reporting COVID-19 spikes originating from large gatherings in the second half of July.
Oakland, Livingston, and Genesee County health officials are reporting COVID-19 spikes originating from large gatherings in the second half of July.
In 1-on-1 interview, Trump campaign defends president's claim Michigan blocked him from holding a "big rally"
The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News.
The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News.
BioButton offered to Oakland University students tracking their health to prevent Covid on campus
"Our health services will simply get a red or green alert on you. If it is green, nobody cares, you can go to class. If it is red, we will call you and ask some questions to understand what might be going on," Stone said.
"Our health services will simply get a red or green alert on you. If it is green, nobody cares, you can go to class. If it is red, we will call you and ask some questions to understand what might be going on," Stone said.
Republican Michigan Senator Tom Barrett tests positive for COVID-19
The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.
Catholic group raising money for Felician Sisters Livonia convent which lost 13 nuns to COVID-19
Before the pandemic, 57 sisters were living in the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent. Now there are only 44. The sisters who died range in age from 69 to 99.
Before the pandemic, 57 sisters were living in the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent. Now there are only 44. The sisters who died range in age from 69 to 99.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about the need for second round of stimulus checks
"I met a couple that's moving out of the house out of a trailer because they don't want their credit rating impacted and they can't afford to make their rent or mortgage payments."
"I met a couple that's moving out of the house out of a trailer because they don't want their credit rating impacted and they can't afford to make their rent or mortgage payments."
Mom of teen with autism says need for in-person teaching for fall is even greater due to his disability
For some parents it goes beyond whether to send their children back, it is a safety concern. As the mom of a teenager who has severe autism, Kathy Leonatti is at a loss.
For some parents it goes beyond whether to send their children back, it is a safety concern. As the mom of a teenager who has severe autism, Kathy Leonatti is at a loss.
A look inside Motor City Casino ahead of its reopening this week
There will be precautions in place and fewer people inside Detroit casinos as they reopen on Wednesday, August 5.
There will be precautions in place and fewer people inside Detroit casinos as they reopen on Wednesday, August 5.