Detroit Health Officials Recommend Masking Indoors As Covid Cases Rise

City health officials upgraded Detroit's COVID-19 infection rate from medium to high.

Schools, Jobs Bringing Back Mask Mandates In Metro Detroit

Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties all recently entered high COVID-19 transmission levels, according to CDC officials.

Baby Formula Shortages In Michigan: FDA Working ‘Around The Clock’

Major drugstores and other retailers in Michigan, such as CVS, Walgreens and Target, have placed limits on the amount of formula customers.

Working Together to Decrease the Risks of Falls for Older Adults

By Dr. Steven Kulick, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of Michigan; Amanda Rees, CEO, Age Bold

MI Health Officials Warn COVID-19 Cases Expected To Climb In May

Cases were expected to climb as the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant​ spreads across Michigan.

Salmonella-Tainted Zucchini Sold At Michigan Walmart Stores Recalled

The Food and Drug Administration said no illnesses from the tainted squash have been reported thus far but customers should be on alert.

Strategies to Help Strengthen Your CORE While Working Remotely

By Dr. Russell Amundson, National Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare

Detroit U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib Tests Postive For COVID-19

Tlaib's positive test comes amid a surge of infections of lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week.​

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Tests Positive For COVID-19

Duggan tweeted Sunday, "After two years, Covid finally caught up with me."

Unsanitary Conditions At MI Plant Behind Baby Formula Recall

The FDA outlined problems at the Sturgis, Michigan Abbott plant behind a recall linked to infant illnesses.

Moderna COVID Shots For Kids Under 6: What It Means In Michigan

Children in Michigan may soon have access to Moderna's child-sized two-dose shots against coronavirus.

4th COVID Shot For Those 65+ In IL: Pfizer Asks For Approval

Michiganders age 65 and older could seen get another COVID-19 vaccine booster.

2 Years Of COVID-19 In Michigan: How Has Your Life Changed?

Two years of masks, e-learning, shutdowns and 32,118 deaths: Michigan will soon mark the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated COVID Risk Levels In Michigan: See New CDC Map

Most Michiganders are no longer recommended to wear a mask indoors after the CDC updated its latest guidance.

MI Health Officials Pull Back On Masking In Indoor Public Places

State health officials relaxed their recommendations on wearing face masks in indoor public settings, including in schools.

5 Michigan Hospitals Ranked Among 2022's Best, 4 In Top 50

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the best hospitals in America and five Michigan hospitals made the list.

MI COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Continue To Decline

Patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 has seen a 45 percent drop since its peak in January.

Three Tips to Help Block Blue Light in a Remote World

By Dr. Scott Edmonds, chief eye care officer, UnitedHealthcare

Listeria Risk: 2 Dead, Including 1 In Michigan After Outbreak

Two people are dead, including one Michigan resident after a listeria sickness found in salad spread across 13 states.

Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Wayne County and across MI.

FDA Could Soon Approve COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Under 5

If that happens, the two-shot vaccine regimen for children under 5 will be the first vaccine available to very young children.

Free COVID-19 Tests In Metro Detroit: See If You're Eligible

The free tests will only be distributed to vulnerable households in some zip codes throughout Michigan, including the metro Detroit area.

Get Free COVID-19 Tests If You Live In Underserved MI Cities

A new program will send rapid COVID-19 tests directly to underserved communities throughout Michigan.

Free N95 Masks Coming To MI: Get Them At CVS, Kroger, Walgreens

The federal government is partnering with multiple retail pharmacies in Michigan to distribute free N95 masks.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Wayne County and across MI.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge About To Peak In Michigan: Analysis

The omicron surge is waning nationwide, giving health experts a glimmer of hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Detroit Workers

Starbucks, including stores in Detroit suspended its vaccination policy to reflect a Supreme Court ruling blocking a federal mandate.

MI COVID-19 Surge: 86,005 New COVID-19 Cases, 501 New Deaths

State health officials reported 86,005 new COVID-19 cases over the past five days, which is an average of 17,202.

Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Wayne County and across MI.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them In MI

Michigan residents will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Detroit

Detroit households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

MI COVID-19 Surge: 18,557 Average For Past 2 Days, 251 New Deaths

State health officials reported 37,114 new COVID-19 cases over a two-day period and 251 new deaths​ on Friday.

Red Cross Declares ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In Detroit

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Michigan to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

President Biden Deploying Military To MI Due To COVID-19 Surge

Units will be sent to six states — including Michigan — to aid strained hospital systems buckling under sustained COVID-19 surges.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Wayne County.

Insurance To Cover At-Home COVID Tests In Detroit

Families of four in Michigan will be eligible for nearly three dozen free tests per month under the new Biden administration rule.

Here's When Experts Say Omicron Variant Surge Will Peak In MI

State health officials said they expect the peak will come in late January or early February.

How To Get A Copy Of Your Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Certain businesses require proof of vaccination for either customers or workers. Here's how to get your vaccination card in Michigan.

Record COVID-19 Levels Found In Midwest Sewage: See Latest Data

Wastewater analysis is giving U.S. counties an accurate look into the spread of coronavirus.

Avoiding 'Flurona' In Detroit: How To Prevent Coinfection

Could a "twindemic" hit Southeast Michigan? Health experts are watching both COVID-19 cases and influenza cases.