Evaluating your safety at the pool this summer during COVID-19
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When it comes to COVID-19 compliant, swimming gets the okay from doctors and scientists - but there are some precautions you should take, still, to keep you and your family safe.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders indoor bar service closed throughout lower Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all bars to close indoor service throughout most of lower Michigan to protect against the spread of COVID-19 to the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regions.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends expiration of driver's licenses, state IDs and registrations

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that extends the expiration of driver's licenses, state ID cards and vehicle registrations to September 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces school plan for fall 2020 with unveiling of Return to School Roadmap

As COVID-19 cases start to climb back up in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing the Return to School Roadmap to get students and teachers back in the classroom for the fall semester.

Crafty 9-year-old Oakland Twp girl makes and gifts PPE masks that are a hit

The 9-year-old from Oakland Township overheard her parents talking about a mask shortage at nearby hospitals during this pandemic. Michaela - quickly got to work.

Fifth Avenue bar owner in Royal Oak reacts to possible COVID-19 exposure

We talk with the owner of Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak after health officials say three people who tested positive for COVID-19 were at the bar on June 19.

Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading

One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over. 

Data shows shift of COVID-19 age group in Michigan to 20-29

Michigan's chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khalduh said experts are seeing a shift in the age demographic for positive COVID-19 cases. As of June, the rate of new cases is increasing in people ages 20-29.

Lansing region moved back to high-risk for spread of COVID-19, Grand Rapids moved to medium-high

The state of Michigan has moved the Lansing region back to Phase 2 in terms of risk and is currently being listed as a 'high risk' while the Grand Rapids region is moved back to Phase 3 as both areas wrestle with an alarmingly growing number of COVID-19 cases.

Study looks into benefits of maternal exercise
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The Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center's Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center has extensively studied the benefits of maternal exercise, but little is understood about how these advantages are passed from mom to baby.

'Literally hundreds of people present,' a warning from Oakland health officials about COVID-19 exposure
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There were hundreds of people present with little social distancing at a Royal Oak bar on June 19. Oakland County's medical director is warning that many of them could have been exposed to COVID-19 and is urging people to be on the lookout for symptoms.

Schools, local governments mostly insulated from budget cuts in new agreement
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A busy news day is on the way for Tuesday, much of it coming from the state government which announced it had come to an agreement on its budgetary shortfall. Most of the cuts won't be for schools or local governments.

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.

3 people with COVID-19 report being at Royal Oak bar June 19

Three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 reported being at Fifth Avenue Royal Oak the evening of June 19, prior to the start of symptoms.

Financial relief grant program for veterans during COVID-19 launches in Oakland Co.

Oakland County has established emergency financial assistance for Oakland County veterans, service members and eligible family members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.