COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Federal Reserve: Omicron variant could make supply chain backlog, inflation worse
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring.
Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record high
Michigan has set a new record for the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
US imposes travel ban on some African nations due to COVID-19 omicron variant
The U.S. has put a travel ban in place for people coming from eight African nations in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a board member of the South African Medical Association, said the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Orange Friday in Detroit: chef helps people struggling with homelessness
Not everyone in the city of Detroit was able to gather around with their families on Thanksgiving. So, on the Friday after, Chef Maxcel Hardy fought hunger on Orange Friday.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite
It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.
COVID-19 testing numbers up in Metro Detroit as people prep for holiday gatherings, travel
Michigan's COVID-19 testing numbers are up as people get tested ahead of gatherings and travel.
Federal government sending medical teams to relieve workers at Michigan hospitals amid COVID-19 surge
Two medical teams will be sent to Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to help hospitals that are overwhelmed during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Whitmer: More COVID-19 guidance from Michigan health department coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expected soon.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Strutting its stuffing: Turkey checks out reflection in window
A turkey did some peacocking near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, intently checking out its reflection in a window.
Gov. Whitmer addresses rise in Michigan COVID-19 cases, says more health department guidance is coming soon
More COVID-19 guidance is expected soon from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.