US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Third dose vaccines are available in Oakland County: Are you eligible?
Oakland County residents are eligible to receive the third dose of the vaccine. Residents should know if they are eligible.
Get the COVID-19 vaccine and a free frozen drink at Detroit McDonald’s parking lot clinics
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being held at two Detroit McDonald's restaurants.
Oakland University requires COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff on campus
Oakland University is now requiring all students and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes and activities on campus.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer touts 'outstanding success' of COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
The state of Michigan said it reversed the decline in COVID-19 vaccine rates in the month of July during the MI Shot to Win Vaccine Sweepstakes.
Bloomfield Township woman wins $2 million COVID-19 vaccine lottery grand prize
The grand prize winner, nine college scholarship winners, as well as eight other daily prize winners were among the newest recipients of Michigan's vaccine lottery.
Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties offering COVID-19 booster shots this week
Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties are all offering COVID-19 booster shots to immunocompromised residents. Here's where to find them.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
'I should have gotten vaccinated': Metro Detroit woman hospitalized day after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Metro Detroit woman is encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine after the virus hospitalized her.
Detroit bar and dance venue El Club to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test through October
Detroit's bar and dance club, El Club, wants to keep guests, employees, and artists safe this season. Guests need to provide proof of vaccination ora negative test to enjoy the facilities.
Central Michigan University pivots, will require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing
Central Michigan University wants students to be safe this upcoming semester. new guidelines have been posted that break down how the new approach.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Doctor: Most hospital patients have not been vaccinated, showing effectiveness of shots
"We need to be a little bit patient because the science about the vaccines and this virus continues to evolve," Dr. Cuningham said.
Teen overcomes his vaccine fears, excited for in-person learning
For 15-year-old Denzel Lane, it's past time to get back to the classroom. As a student at Cass Tech High School, he's never actually been in school there because of COVID-19, spending his freshman year at home, learning virtually.
What are booster shots and why might they be key to fighting COVID-19?
The Biden administration is expected to recommend all Americans receive a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after completing their two-shot series from either Pfizer or Moderna.
Detroit now offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine shots - here's how to get them
Even as the city struggles to lift its lagging vaccine rate, it's moving forward with booster shots for residents with a compromised immune system.
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country.
Henry Ford doctors combat vaccine hesitancy with open letter
"What's frustrating is the amount of misinformation and politicization of this topic right now," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, chief clinical officer at HFHS.