5-day COVID-19 isolation no longer necessary, CDC says
The CDC is relaxing their COVID-19 guidelines once again – saying those who contract the disease no longer have to quarantine for five days.
Pharmacies stuck in the middle on slow rollout for new Covid vaccine
"It’s becoming more like a distribution problem, it’s outside the pharmacy control - who has the means, who has the right equipment and fridges, the demand for it," he said. "It’s a matter of allocation."
Pontiac High School football team forfeits game due to Covid outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has forced Pontiac High School to cancel its high school football game this week, serving as a stark reminder that the virus continues to impact communities.
Covid's resurgence in Michigan a sign the virus's severity could come in waves
Hundreds of hospitalizations and dozens of deaths weekly are tied to Covid, infectious disease experts say.
Expiring Covid public health emergency will affect access to Medicaid, over-the-counter tests
Despite Covid remaining a deadly illness for hundreds of Michigan residents every month, the government is rolling back its emergency health order. It could have big implications for the state.
Corewell, Henry Ford, among Michigan hospital chains no longer requiring masks
COVID-19 may not be dominating the news cycle like it used to, but it remains a factor in many decisions that hospitals and health care workers must make.
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities praises impact of WSU Mobile Health Units
"These mobile health units, that was a Michigan invention and innovation," he said. "What that was about, is something our chief medical expert at the time, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun would describe as, the best public health being the health you take to the public."
Berkley Democrat state rep shows up sick with Covid to cast gallery vote
“I hope this is not a case of Speaker Tate just simply allowing his members to violate CDC guidelines simply because he has a thin majority," Beeler said. "My hope is that it was an oversight, but I think that remains to be seen."
How to get free Covid tests delivered to your home
Michigan residents can order free Covid test kits that will be delivered right to their homes.
Michigan Covid deaths top 40,000, including 113 more this week
Those who are older, unvaccinated, or have comorbidities continue to be the predominant groups dying from COVID-19.
Doctors warn of possible 'tridemic' this winter with Covid, the flu and RSV
It's when coronavirus, the flu and RSV - a common respiratory virus, all peak at the same time, and that possibility has hospitals across the country on high alert. This includes medical systems right here in southeast Michigan.
New eviction service in Oakland County available for free to some residents
Anyone who fell behind on their housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic can
Canada lifting COVID-19 border restrictions on Oct. 1
Travelers will no longer need to wear a mask on planes and trains in the country.
Michigan 11th least happy in the U.S. in latest list
A new study on the happiness of the U.S. by state is not looking kindly upon Michigan or our neighboring states as the Mitten has been named the 39th happiest state - or the 11th least happy state.
Metro Detroit doctor expects Covid, flu cases to spike in colder months
As the fall nears, a Metro Detroit doctor is concerned about how Covid will impact people this flu season.
FDA greenlights new omicron Covid vaccine booster
"I'm hoping that a more omicron-specific vaccine will give you even more protection against the serious issues, but also give you better protection against actual infection," Sims said.
Doctor: Back-to-school preparations for kids should involve considering Covid vaccine
State officials in Lansing and with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services say being vaccinated helps with making a safe return for students at schools and college campuses.
CDC moves Southeast Michigan counties back to high risk for COVID transmission
Southeast Michigan counties have been moved to high risk of COVID-19, according to the CDC. But Oakland County says don't expect a mask mandate for school districts this year.
Covid precautions to take if you don't qualify for current booster shot yet
"Many people are still not eligible for this second booster due to their age or their health conditions," said Dr. Asha Shajahan. "But we know omicron is still out there. People are still getting Covid, I’m seeing plenty of patients here in the office that are coming in here with Covid."
Michigan's new Kids Count has good news for child poverty levels, graduation rates
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.