Lawsuit dropped against Henry Ford Health System over COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A lawsuit filed against Henry Ford Health System regarding the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees has been dropped on the same day that a motion hearing was expected.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Beaumont study shows reduced hospitalizations and deaths with COVID-19 vaccine
A new study released by Beaumont shows a significant level of protection against serious COVID-19 illnesses if people have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
How to access immunization records through Michigan's online portal
The state of Michigan is announcing a portal to allow residents 18 and over to access their vaccination history.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
CDC: Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Don't travel on Labor Day weekend
In Michigan, even with close to 65% of the state vaccinated, most of the largest counties fall under the most severe infection rate categories.
NIH director talks about safety of vaccines against Delta variant and boosters
How effective are our vaccines against the Delta variant - and when should you get a booster shot? Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health is answering some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine - and the breakthrough cases that seem to be happening more frequently.
No, being asked about your COVID-19 vaccination status is not a HIPAA violation
It is not a HIPAA violation for a business to ask someone if they have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Court blocks mandated vaccine for WMU soccer players, MSU employee loses natural immunity argument
Four athletes refused the COVID-19 vaccine based on religious reasons. Western Michigan University said that wasn't good enough, and if they didn't get vaccinated, the senior soccer players would be kicked off the team.
Embattled State Rep. Jewell Jones offers letters of exemption to the unvaccinated
"I'm not saying, hey we don't need to get the vaccination, but the choice is important," Jones said. "I know that there are still a lot of people out there who are hesitant about the vaccine, who are just flat-out, not getting it. So I want to make sure that they can still continue their studies or continue their careers."
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
What to do if you've lost your COVID-19 vaccine card
If you received the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan but lost your vaccine card, you can access proof of vaccination with the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.
Mayor Duggan brings back COVID updates as cases rise, vaccinations remain low
As Detroit's COVID-19 infections rise again, virus rates remain low and Mayor Mike Duggan is expanding access to the third dose of the vaccine.
'We trust God in all things that we do': Detroit pastors encourage hundreds to take COVID-19 vaccine
Detroit pastors are encouraging people at their churches to get vaccinated against COVID-19.