How Close Are Detroit Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Wayne County.

Gov. Whitmer Isolating After Husband Tests Positive For COVID-19

Whitmer has not experienced any symptoms and tested negative with a rapid test, according to a statement from her office.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge In Michigan: MDHHS

Health officials also reported an increase in pediatric patients, which stands at an all-time high.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids: What Detroit Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Detroit children ages 12-15 a step closer.

Flu Shots: Where To Find 2021 Clinics In Detroit

Detroit is entering its second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot.

Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area: See The Latest

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Wayne County.

CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates: See Latest Michigan Cases

However, the omicron variant still makes up for the majority of new COVID-19 in the midwest region that includes Michigan.

MI Reports Record 25,858 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Over 2 Days

The two-day average of 12,929 confirmed COVID-19 cases eclipses the previous state record of 9,779 cases recorded on Nov. 20, 2020.​

Flu Activity Minimal In Michigan Amid COVID-19 Surge

Flu activity currently is high or very high in eight states or U.S. territories. So far, two children have died.

CDC Shortens Isolation, Quarantine Time: What It Means In MI

The CDC cut the recommended time for isolation in half — and shortened quarantine time as well.

COVID Hospitalizations Among Children Up In MI As Omicron Spreads

Pediatric hospitalizations for COVID-19 are increasing nationwide. In Michigan, 28.4 percent.

COVID-19 Testing In Detroit: Where To Find Locations

Here's where to find COVID-19 testing sites in Detroit as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise before the holidays.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Detroit Area

Here is updated data on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Wayne County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Detroit

Boosters available in Detroit help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Hits 'Keep Coming': Hospitals Struggle As COVID Beds Fill

"There is no medical school class that can prepare you for this level of death," says a Detroit emergency medicine specialist.

How Close Are Detroit Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

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

MI Has The Highest COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate In The Country

The New York Times data further showed Michigan averaging 6,543 COVID-19 cases per day, which is also amount the highest in the nation.

Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Wayne County: CDC

Wayne County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

Wayne County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Wayne County.

New Data Shows Majority Of MI COVID-19 Patients Are Unvaccinated

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association​ found that three out of four COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated​.

MI Issues Public Health Advisory, Encourages Face Mask Indoors

Michigan officials are encouraging everyone age 2 and older to wear a face mask indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.

MI Leads Country In New COVID-19 Cases

The seven day case rate shows 503.8 new cases per 100,000 residents, which is the highest number of any state, according to CDC data.​

E. coli Outbreak In Michigan Linked To Baby Spinach

So far at least one person in Michigan has been infected, health officials said.

Wayne County Ranks Poorly In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Wayne County have a high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Salmonella That Sickened Michiganders Linked To Onions: CDC

Federal health officials found imported onions as the source of a salmonella outbreak that affected nine Michiganders.

COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shot Available In Detroit

Only individuals ​who have received the first and second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago are eligible.

MedStar To Provide COVID-19 Antibody Treatment In Patient's Home

The EMS agency said demand for monoclonal antibody infusion treatments is rising.

Detroit Health Officials Urging Residents To Wear A Mask Indoors

Only 43.9% of Detroit residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

MI Reports 71 New COVID-19 Outbreaks In Schools And Universities

The new number of outbreaks has more than doubled from last week's 26 reported outbreaks among schools and universities.

Beaumont Study Shows COVID Vaccination Reduces Hospitalization

The study was conducted over a four-month span and found the COVID-19 vaccine significantly prevents hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID Vaccine Safety Is Top Concern For Unvaccinated Detroiters

According to a new University of Michigan survey, Detroit residents cite safety as their main concern for not getting vaccinated.

First Human Cases Of West Nile Confirmed In Metro Detroit

Michigan Health Officials are urging residents to take proper precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

MI Medical Leaders Warn Of 4th COVID-19 Surge; Urge Vaccination

Medical Officers from 21 Michigan Health Systems signed an open letter on Wednesday pleading with people to get vaccinated.

The Price Of A Hot Dog: 36 Minutes Off Your Life, Study Says

A study by the University of Michigan shows that hot dogs and other processed foods may be more detrimental to your health than cigarettes.

CDC Committee Votes Unanimously In Recommending Pfizer Vaccine

Michigan health officials are urging people to get vaccinated after the committee granted their full approval of the Pfizer vaccine.

Ivermectin Is Not A COVID Cure; Says MI Poison And Drug Center

The drug has seen a sharp increase in prescriptions, despite not being approved by the FDA.

MI's 1st Case Of Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus Confirmed

Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis was discovered in a Livingston County horse.

Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Affects Michigan

Two Michigan residents got sick in a salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style meats.

$2M Grand Prize Winner Of MI's Vaccine Sweepstakes Revealed

Gov. Whitmer announced the sweepstakes in June in an effort to incentivize Michigan residents to get vaccinated for the virus this summer.

Update: 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.