Whitmer announces Michigan's $5 million COVID-19 vaccine lottery
The state is offering millions for adults and ten of thousands in scholarships for teens who get the vaccine. Lotteries have been shown to boost rates in other states.
Gov. Whitmer to announce ‘MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes’ to incentivize vaccinations
On Thursday Governor Gretchen Whitmer will join with Meijer and the Michigan Association of United Ways to announce the launch of a new vaccine incentive program, created to encourage more Michiganders to get the COVID-19 vaccines.
Henry Ford Health System becomes first Michigan hospital to require COVID-19 vaccine for workers
All workers with the Henry Ford Health System will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Medical attorney says more people receiving Covid vaccine bills is a disturbing trend
"The vaccine should not cost you, you should not get a bill for getting the vaccination and you shouldn’t get a bill for getting a test," Rivet said.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
'Should I get my child vaccinated?' Doctors answer parents questions
Parents say they have questions about if they should get their child vaccinated. Dr. Patrick Gordon of St. Joseph hospital addresses those parents concerns,
About 500K Michigan vaccines set to spoil as surplus outweighs demand
Michigan is working to redistribute the vaccines expiring in the next two months. It is estimated that 250,000 Pfizer, 240,000 Johnson & Johnson, and 50,000 Moderna shots are in limbo.
Detroit's new remedy for its lagging COVID-19 vaccine coverage starts Monday
Detroit's lagging COVID-19 vaccine rate could spell trouble for future public health decisions if it can't increase levels of immunity in Michigan's largest city.
Michigan reaches 60% COVID-19 vaccine coverage
It could still be months before the state reaches its 70% goal for herd immunity against COVID-19.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Detroit's new COVID-19 vaccine strategy delivers shots in residents' homes
Detroit City officials say there are almost 40,000 residents considered homebound; their new vaccine strategy will send nurses into peoples' homes to give shots.
Opening Day 2.0: Detroit Tigers to play without capacity restrictions at Comerica Park Tuesday
Outdoor capacity restrictions lifted June 1. But, the Tigers haven't played a home game since then.
Michigan increasingly accepting of COVID-19 vaccine and hybrid work, new survey shows
The survey also found high energy for voting in the 2022 election, indicating motivation for casting a ballot next year might be equal to the 2020 presidential election. But the package of voting bills the legislature considered got mixed reviews.
Detroit Tigers offering 2 free tickets to a game for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The latest incentive to get Michigan residents vaccinated is a BOGO deal with the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
Michigan House passes COVID-19 vaccine passport ban
As of June, Michigan has not created a vaccine passport and there is no legislative effort being made to use them. However, some Michigan universities are requiring students be fully vaccinated before living on campus.
New Royal Oak vaccine campaign 'Shots for Shots' provides incentive
This Friday, June 4th from noon to 8 p.m. anybody who gets a free Pfizer vaccine at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market gets $10 in Royal Oak Downtown Dollars good for a shot, a drink, and a whole lot more.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Would vaccine lottery gimmick work in Michigan? Ohio reports vaccine surge
So far stats suggest the idea works. According to data from Ohio, the number of people who received their first dose jumped 33 percent the week after the lottery announcement.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”