COVID-19 in Michigan: Changes, challenges, and triumphs one year later
The first cases of COVID-19 in Michigan were announced a year ago, leading to a year of changes, challenges, and glimmers of hope.
Pontiac partners with Honor Health to vaccinate more residents against COVID-19
Pontiac residents will have more opportunities to receive COVID-19 vaccines thanks to a partnership with Honor Health.
Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Washtenaw County announces new mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Chelsea
A mass COVID-19 site is opening in Chelsea.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Michigan expands vaccine eligibility to people who are homeless
Beginning Monday, people who lack sustainable housing will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state expanded the list of people who can schedule treatment to people age 50 and up with co-morbidities beginning today.
City of Troy honors 109 community members who lost their lives to COVID
The city of Troy remembers their community members who have lost their lives due to COVID with white flags posted at City Hall.
Duggan says Detroit will receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after declining first batch
Mike Duggan said Detroit will receive the next batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after declining the first batch.
DMC partners with Detroit area churches for COVID-19 vaccinations
It was made possible by a partnership with her church - the Oasis of Hope Christian Church and the Detroit Medical Center, vaccinating eligible, Detroit congregation members.
Swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccine mean it is working, doctor says
Swollen lymph nodes are a common side effect of vaccinations.
Detroit administers 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine, expands eligibility
Detroit administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine this week.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
COVID-19 fight ramps up as 7,400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrive in Oakland County
Oakland County received 7,400 doses of the Johnson & Johnson in its first shipment Wednesday.
Michiganders age 50 and older with preexisting conditions can get vaccine March 8
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state will be expanding access for getting a vaccine to residents age 50 and older with pre-existing conditions beginning on March 8. Residents without conditions will be eligible two weeks after.
Here's who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit
Here is who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to manufacturing workers
Detroit manufacturing workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday.
Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress
The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.
‘Another ray of hope’: Oakland County to receive 6,700 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Oakland County will receive 6,700 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.