UCSF researchers: Binax home tests highly accurate in detecting omicron
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Where can you get a COVID-19 test in Oakland County? -- Testing expanding next week
Two additional Oakland County COVID-19 test sites are being added.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
'We're at a breaking point': Beaumont reports 40% increase in COVID-19 patients in past week; 430+ workers out
Beaumont Health said its eight Michigan hospitals are dealing with a big increase in COVID-19 patients.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What to know about free COVID-19 testing at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights
Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has free drive-up COVID-19 testing three days a week.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
MIOSHA investigating United Wholesale Mortgage after dozens of complaints about lack of COVID-19 protocol
Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19?
Using an at-home Covid test too early in your illness may give you an inaccurate result.
Michigan State University requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative test to attend athletic, arts events
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctors concerned about COVID-19 omicron variant as students return to school
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
'The Adventure Begins': University of Michigan Hospital welcomes first baby of 2022
The University of Michigan's first baby of the year is Simon, who arrived at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
New Year's resolutions -- How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gyms
As people map out their New Year's resolutions for 2022, gyms are hopeful that will mean more people coming to work out despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.