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An air quality alert in effect for 10 regions in the area

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2 school closings or delays reported

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Watch live Mackinac Policy Conference coverage now on Local 4+

An air quality alert in effect for 10 regions in the area

2 school closings or delays reported

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Some Michigan schools revert to masks with COVID-19 cases on the rise

The recent rise in COVID-19 numbers could be the start of another spike. Many schools in Metro Detroit are taking action and going back to requiring masks.

Michigan reports nearly 6,900 new virus cases, 74 deaths

Nearly 6,900 new COVID-19 cases and 74 deaths due to the virus have been confirmed in Michigan.

Why small percent of people might still get COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated

DETROIT – As millions of people become fully vaccinated we are starting to hear cases where some still get COVID-19 afterward. Some people might feel discouraged from getting vaccinated after hearing these stories. VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine doses 💉Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesDue to this fact there will be a small percentage of people who still get COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, but that doesn’t mean the vaccine didn’t help them. AdFor Moderna, 11 vaccinated people still caught COVID-19 versus 185 in the placebo group. I could only imagine not having the vaccine and getting COVID and how much worse it would be.