Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers

The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.

Michigan announces more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases with backlogged data reported on Sunday

The state's COVID-19 case total climbed to 78,019 on Sunday with health officials adding 1,041 cases. However, the end-of-weekend report came with a note about the new cases. 

Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick

Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.

2 Detroit summer school students test positive for COVID-19

The Detroit Public School Community School District has been ordered to test 630 students to keep classes in session. Less than half have been given the test so far.

White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid

The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?

The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.

Man assaults staff after being asked to wear mask at Utica Black Rock restaurant

Some members of the group the patron arrived with try to simmer their friend's heated and nasty verbal remarks. The manager came over with one of the bartenders asking him to leave.

Arts, Beats and Eats announces virtual, by-appointment and drive-in events for Labor Day weekend

The 2020 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats has officially been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though organizers have announced other events that will take its place in Royal Oak this Labor Day weekend.

Gov. Whitmer calls on Trump to issue federal mandate on face masks

On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on President Donald Trump to issue a federal mask mandate to the rest of the country to slow the spread of COVID-19.

US signs contract with Pfizer for 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by December

The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is developing, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced Wednesday.

Gym owners make a plea to Whitmer to let them finally reopen

 The group protested in front of the Michigan State Capitol today.  Their message to Governor Whitmer? Shutting down gyms is making already bad health conditions in our state, worse. Open us up and we'll do it safely.