Michigan revises mask policy after MDHHS review following CDC announcement
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is reviewing Thursday's announcement by the CDC's guidance that eliminates the need for fully vaccinated people to wear masks in most situations.
Michigan lifts mask mandate for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Michigan lifted its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people Friday, a day after the CDC said vaccinated people don't need masks in most situations.
New CDC mask rule throws wrench in Michigan's COVID-19 reopening plan
The CDC just said fully vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask in most indoor settings. But Michigan's mask rules are some of the strictest in the country. What happens next?
Mobile care team bringing COVID-19 vaccine and food to Detroit's poorest
Keenon Carreker was in no hurry to get vaccinated by the time he got the shot at Salvation Army's mobile soup kitchen offering hot dogs and bags of food. But for him, "it helped being right here in my neighborhood."
Beaumont Doctor's three reasons your kids should get the COVID vaccine
Many parents are concerned about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine but a Beaumont doctor lays out three simple reasons you should do it.
Detroit now offers COVID-19 vaccines to kids - here's what to know
The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for adolescents age 12-15, which means parents can now take their kids to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Here's what to expect after your teen gets the shot.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
New CDC mask guidance contradicts Michigan Vacc to Normal plan
The CDC said fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most situations, but under Michigan's Vacc to Normal plan, the mask mandate wouldn't be lifted until 70% of people have at least one vaccine dose.
CDC to ease indoor COVID-19 mask requirements for fully vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places, according to a person briefed on the announcement.
Can a business require its employees get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Employers are likely mulling over how to approach vaccine requirements at their businesses now that access to the doses has become more available.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Detroit Mayor Duggan says COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available for children 12 and older
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said that the city will soon be providing COVID-19 vaccines to children 12 and older.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Parents prepare for COVID-19 vaccine for teens
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday expanded emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine rate hits 55%, in-office work could resume in two weeks
Michigan says its first step in the Mi Vacc To Normal challenge has been reached with 55% of residents receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Michigan closes in on first COVID-19 vaccine benchmark that would lift in-person work rules
Michigan is nearing its first vaccine benchmark it set to start relaxing rules in the state. Once 55% of the state is protected and two weeks have passed, all in-person work will resume.
Michigan colleges wrestle with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Three Michigan universities have already announced vaccine mandates. Several others are considering similar rules ahead of the next school year.
State won't count vaccinated kids 12 to 15 among benchmark
"It doesn't make sense," said Mark Soltz. "If the idea is to get businesses back open to full capacity safely, I don't know why you would not count that segment."