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The Centers for Disease Control is alerting parents to the signs of hepatitis as it continues to investigate a rare outbreak among children. The agency said this week it is investigating 109 hepatitis cases that infected children under 10-year-old across the country. Ninety percent of the children affected had to be hospitalized, 14% resulted in a liver transplant and five children died. Parents are advised to be on the lookout for symptoms of hepatitis in children and contact their healthcare provider quickly if they have concerns. If you have any questions about your child’s health, call your child’s healthcare provider,” CDC said.

Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.

Title 42 is the section of federal law that the CDC used in March 2020 to essentially close the southern U.S. border to asylum seekers.

The patient is an inmate involved in the culling of poultry that was presumptively infected with H5N1 bird flu at a commercial farm. The virus, while deadly for birds, poses a low risk to humans.

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a national health alert after a cluster of children in Alabama were diagnosed with hepatitis and adenovirus. The CDC is currently working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to investigate nine cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children ages 1-6. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C viruses were ruled out, the CDC said. CDC said it is also aware of an increase in pediatric hepatitis in Europe and is working with health officials there. CDC is asking physicians to consider adenovirus testing for pediatric patients with hepatitis and report cases to the CDC.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Face masks on Muskegon County’s buses are now optional. Following action by other federal, state and local transit authorities, the Muskegon Area Transit System announced it no longer requires the use of face masks aboard its vehicles and in its facilities. Face masks had been required due to the COVID pandemic. The CDC reported on April 14 the rate of new COVID cases was 48 per 100,000 people in Muskegon County over the prior seven days. Also on MLiveSee who’s running for election in Muskegon County this year‘Tumor’ on historic Torrent House in downtown Muskegon purchased for demolitionMuskegon County manufacturer plans $6M facility expansion with 35 new jobs

The Supreme Court ruled last year that the CDC had overstepped its authority on a different pandemic rule. That doomed mandatory face coverings on planes.

The CDC shifts Washtenaw County's community COVID risk from "low" to "medium" following an increase in cases.

Christian Bryant explores what impacts Title 42 has had on immigration thus far and what impacts will come once it is scheduled to end in May.

BA.2, the omicron subvariant blamed for an uptick in COVID cases in parts of the world, is now the dominant strain in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. BA.2 is causing more than half of all COVID infections in the country, perhaps as much as 59%, the health agency said. The hardest-hit region was the Northeast, where BA.2 is blamed for more than 70% of all cases, CNN reported. The South and Mountain West saw the fewest cases attributed to BA.2.

The previous order let officials expel undocumented migrants, even those seeking asylum, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The previous order let officials expel undocumented migrants, even those seeking asylum, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In February, the tennis player said he would not get vaccinated, even if he needs to be in order to participate in events like Wimbledon.

In February, the tennis player said he would not get vaccinated, even if he needs to be in order to participate in events like Wimbledon.

The Centers for Disease Control is set to “significantly” ease mask-wearing guidelines put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to published reports. The change means most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the AP reported the CDC will move away from looking only at COVID case numbers towards a holistic approach that includes caseloads, hospitalizations and hospital capacity. Under current guidelines, some 95% of U.S. counties are considered areas of substantial or high transmission, meaning masks are recommended. COVID case numbers in America are plummeting after a spike due to the omicron variant, a highly transmissible strain that caused less severe illness and fewer hospitalizations.

The Centers for Disease Control has issued revised guidance for COVID-19 vaccines, expanding the recommended time between the initial two vaccine doses. New data indicates some people ages 12-64 – particularly men ages 12-39 – would benefit from getting their second COVID-19 vaccine dose eight weeks after their first shot. The previous recommendation was to wait at least three weeks between doses. People who have already received their vaccines at the three or four-week intervals remain “well protected – especially if they have received a booster dose,” ADPH said. People aged 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive three doses of their vaccine series as well as a booster at least three months after completing their initial vaccines.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services, (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) has opened a COVID-19 PCR testing location in Kalamazoo County. Curbside, self-administered testing will be available at no out-of-pocket cost and results will be delivered electronically within 2 to 3 days. The site is located at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Appointments are available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the health department said. Kalamazoo County had 51,141 confirmed cases as of Monday, Feb. 14.

Mexico is the latest country added to the Centers for Disease Control’s list of highest risk places due to the spread of COVID-19. The CDC added 12 countries to its travel advisory list, moving them to “Level 4: Very High.” In addition to Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Ecuador, Kosovo, the Philippines and Paraguay were upgraded to Level 4. The CDC said if people must travel to any of these areas, they should make sure they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and should wear a mask in indoor public spaces. In all, the CDC now lists 130 countries and territories as falling in the “Level 4″ category. You can see more CDC suggestions here.

There were 1,326 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County during the week of January 20-26.

The Denver Nuggets finalized a deal with Detroit on Monday that will send big man Bol Bol to the Pistons.

The New York Jets and Detroit Lions will get an up-close look at some of college football's top players at the Senior Bowl.

The funding will reimburse the state Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for eligible costs relation COVID testing and reporting statewide from July 2021 to September 2021.

During COVID-19 update Tuesday, state health officials says cases and hospitalizations are at a pandemic high and they predict cases to peak by end of January.

Michigan's record-high COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations could peak in late January or early February before beginning to drop, state health officials said Tuesday while urging residents to help control the crest's height.

For the second year in a row, vehicles from Ford Motor Co. took two of the three North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released updated K-12 guidelines for COVID-19 that reflect the updates the Centers for Disease Control made that include a shortened quarantine and isolation period in some cases.

Teachers union says its "deeply concerned" by hospital’s new recommendations for in-school learning.

Over 856 flights were canceled Wednesday as airlines struggle with staffing shortages.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

According to the CDC guidelines, those who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must isolate for 10 days.

According to the CDC guidelines, those who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must isolate for 10 days.

Though reported Omicron cases have so far been mild, experts advise that every precaution should be taken to prevent infection.

'Christmas Takes Flight' features a holiday battle of wills between pilot Jenny Beckett and Matt Hansen, a number-crunching CEO who purchases Jenny’s family-owned, regional airline.

The city of Detroit is offering Pfizer booster shots to eligible Detroiters, 16 and up following approval by the Centers for Disease Control.

Michigan currently has among the nation’s highest COVID-19 case rates and ranks No. 1 in the seven-day average for hospitalizations. Yet the state’s vaccination rate continues to lag the national average, based on data from the federal Centers for Disease Control.

KENT COUNTY, MI -- The state’s first coronavirus case involving the omicron variant has been found in a Kent County resident. Michigan is now among 20 states where the omicron variant has been detected. Related: Michigan hospital workers more concerned about current crisis than omicron“We are concerned, although not surprised, about the discovery of the omicron variant in Michigan,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director, in a written statement. Following a genetic sequencing procedure, the Centers for Disease Control notified the state health department Dec. 9 that it was an omicron variant case. “The identification of the omicron variant is not unexpected,” Kent County Health Director Adam London said in a written statement.

Starting Monday, inbound travelers to the U.S., including citizens, have to make time and budget for Covid tests closer to their departure date.

Those who wanted to see Aaron Rodgers laid low for misleading most everyone about his vaccination status will have to bide their time.

Seattle at Green Bay was never going to live up to the hype, and really how could it? Karma intervenes in pro wrestling all the time, sure, but rarely in the NFL and almost never in the middle of the regular season. Ditto for those who hoped he’d emerge from a 10-day quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test like some avenging superhero, proving that Joe Rogan’s hair-of-the-dog-engineered cocktails work as well as anything the Centers for Disease Control puts its stamp of approval on.

The CEO of Pfizer said the U.S. will have enough supply of vaccines for all kids as a CDC panel meets to decide whether or not to approve the shots.

Gottlieb said the Biden administration is making the effort to push the vaccine directly into pediatricians' offices.

Gottlieb said the Biden administration is making the effort to push the vaccine directly into pediatricians' offices.

How confident should fully vaccinated people be about dining indoors in restaurants? Are you fully vaccinated? Fully vaccinated people are about four and a half times less likely to get infected with COVID, according to the CDC’s latest calculations. Especially if you’re young and healthy, there’s no reason at this point for the fully vaccinated to avoid lower-risk activities such as outdoor activities and private indoor gatherings where everybody is fully vaccinated, experts say. The activities of people who are fully vaccinated isn’t the big concern of health officials at this point.

The owner of a Texas restaurant gave the married couple a choice: They could ditch the masks, which they were wearing to protect their 4-month-old son with cystic fibrosis, or they could leave.

In surveys, workers reported a reluctance to get the vaccine because they couldn't afford to miss work, especially if they reacted badly to the shot.

As the COVID-19 delta variant sweeps across the country and transmission rates continue to climb, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending that unvaccinated people stay home during the Labor Day holiday weekend. First and foremost, if you’re unvaccinated we would recommend not traveling,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House COVID-19 Response Team press briefing on Tuesday. RELATED COVID outbreaks increase another 11% in MichiganFrom Aug. 23-30, Michigan averaged 1,900 new cases and 19 new deaths per day, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Since the start of the pandemic, Michigan has had 946,698 reported coronavirus cases and 20,257 confirmed deaths. Click here to see the CDC’s domestic travel guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Since the Delta variant appeared, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization ranged from 75% to 95%, Dr. Sara Oliver said.

The women worked at the Sugar and Spice Child Care center. Their bodies were discovered on the same day in Bulloch County, Georgia, by relatives.

New CDC chart highlights significantly reduced hospitalization risk for vaccinated

But an online dashboard that detailed all Michigan COVID-19 workplace violations and fines was recently taken down. CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals includes:Outdoor activities pose minimal risk to fully vaccinated people. Most indoor activities pose low risk to fully vaccinated people, especially in areas with low or moderate transmission. Infections happen in only a small proportion of people who are fully vaccinated, even with the Delta variant. READ MORE FROM MLIVE:Michigan coronavirus data for Thursday, Aug. 12: Cases increasing in 89% of countiesMichigan workplace COVID-19 requirements replaced with recommendationsThe post-pandemic office?

The Centers for Disease Control names car crashes as the second leading cause of death for teenagers. In 2015, Beebe’s team introduced Teen Driver Technology in the 2016 Chevy Malibu. The system can set limits as well as report back to parents on teen driving habits. The Teen Driver Technology is linked to a key fob so teenagers cannot turn off the settings themselves. “It gives parents some insight into how their teen is driving when they’re not in the vehicle with them.

Landlords are forbidden from evicting tenants in Wayne County because the area is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a judge announced Wednesday, citing a...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

As the delta coronavirus variant spreads and vaccination rates remain low across the country, more cities are reinstating their mask mandates -- even for the fully vaccinated.

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

The Justice Department said Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 it will appeal a judges ruling that found the federal governments eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Saturday it will appeal a judge’s ruling that found the federal government’s eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. “The CDC’s eviction moratorium, which Congress extended last December, protects many renters who cannot make their monthly payments due to job loss or health care expenses," he said. “By preventing people from becoming homeless or having to move into more-crowded housing, the moratorium helps to slow the spread of COVID-19.”AdThe CDC eviction moratorium was signed in September by President Donald Trump and extended by President Joe Biden until March 31. “The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium,” Barker wrote.

Kroger pharmacies offer rapid COVID-19 antibody tests for $25. There are also instances of the antibody test coming up with a false positive or false negative result. People who wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at work should continue to wear PPE, even if they test positive for antibodies to the virus. Don’t Antibody test results should not be used to determine if someone can return to work. READ: Here’s where you can get a free COVID-19 test in MichiganQuestions about coronavirus?

Here is what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control posted an update to guidance on COVID-19 that said the virus could be spread through the air through aerosolized droplets.

On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) posted an update to guidance on COVID-19 that said the virus could be spread through the air through aerosolized droplets. On Monday, the CDC walked back the update, claiming it was posted erroneously. “A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website. CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The WHO says those most at risk from airborne spread are doctors and nurses who perform specialized procedures such as inserting a breathing tube or putting patients on a ventilator.

Listed below are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC last updated the symptoms on May 13, 2020 after adding six symptoms for the disease in April. From the CDC:Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Watch for symptomsPeople with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.

ANN ARBOR Briarwood Mall announced that it will reopen on Thursday after closing its doors on March 19 over health concerns relating to the coronavirus outbreak. Mall officials published enhanced safety protocols developed with health experts in order to ensure heightened safety standards at the property. Employee safety protections including implementing the CDCs COVID-19 frequent hand-washing protocols, and offering personal protective equipment in addition to other CDC recommended practices. Briarwood Mall provides more than 2,000 jobs to members of the local community and contributes $2.8 million in property tax and $13.2 million of sales tax revenue to the state. According to property officials, these tax receipts fund essential community services, including infrastructure, education and health and safety services.

The original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert. Any chicken product that falls under the recall should be thrown away or returned to the place where it was purchased.

DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 4:The Centers for Disease Control is investigating vaping-related illnesses and deathsThe CDC reports that 12 people have died and hundreds have been sickened because of vaping. The agency said the latest findings indicate that THC products are playing a role in the illnesses. Nearly all the users from Illinois and Wisconsin who used THC products received them from friends, illicit dealers or off the street. Watch the full report on Local 4 News at 4Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The Centers for Disease Control is urging faster reporting of cases of AFM. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

However, infants and toddlers, people who are 65 or older, anyone who is overweight and people on certain medications can be at the highest risk for heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Precention (CDC). Those illnesses can include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rash. According to the CDC, people suffer heat-related illness when the bodys temperature control system is overloaded. In such cases, a persons body temperature rises rapidly. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly.