18 hours agoFlashpoint recap: A conversation with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the Biden-Harris inauguration, preventing spread of COVID
1 day agoMichigan health officials urge residents to get tested as more cases of COVID variant confirmed
1 day agoTracking growth factor of daily new COVID-19 cases in MichiganThis chart is tracking the growth factor of daily new COVID-19 cases in Michigan.
1 day agoHere’s which Michigan counties have confirmed COVID-19 cases, deaths as of Jan. 23Here’s a breakdown of cases by county.
1 day agoTracking COVID-19 cases, deaths by Michigan countyThis map is tracking confirmed COVID-19 cases by Michigan county.
1 day agoMichigan coronavirus cases up to 548,069; Death toll now at 14,291Read about the latest update in Michigan coronavirus cases and deaths.
1 day agoCoronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 23, 2021Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
2 days agoOfficials: Michigan virus vaccine rollout on track, federal help comingThough the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has lagged behind expectations in Michigan and across the country, Michigan officials say they think the state is on the rig...
2 days agoSome Michiganders cutting in line for COVID vaccine ahead of those in needSome people seeking to receive a coronavirus vaccination may not be honest about their age or occupation in order to obtain a shot in the state’s earlier distribution pha...
2 days agoGov. Whitmer allows Michigan restaurants to reopen with capacity limits, curfewMichigan restaurants were officially given the green light to reopen for indoor dining beginning Feb. 1 -- a welcome sign for the thousands of people who have struggled w...
2 days agoOnline gambling and sports betting goes live in MichiganIt’s been billed as a new dawn of online sports gambling, but really it is the COVID-recovery plan for the gambling industry.
2 days agoJapan denies report Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled The Japanese government is denying a report in a British newspaper that it’s considering canceling the already postponed Summer Olympics.
2 days agoMichigan health officials concerned over COVID variantsAs of Jan. 22, 2021, Michigan has three confirmed cases of B.1.1.7 -- the new more contagious strain of coronavirus.
2 days agoMichigan basketball’s makeup game at Penn State scheduled for Jan. 27Michigan basketball’s postponed game at Penn State has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 27), the Big Ten announced.
2 days ago10 Michigan workplaces cited for violating COVID, general safety rulesThe state of Michigan has issued citations for several workplaces accused of failing to comply with health and safety protocols meant to protect employees.
2 days agoElizabeth Hertel named new Michigan health director, Gov. Whitmer announcesRobert Gordon, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, abruptly resigned on Friday.
2 days agoMichigan coronavirus data: Tracking case count, cases by county, deaths, cases by age, testsHere we are tracking the coronavirus in Michigan.
2 days agoTracking Michigan COVID-19 hospitalization data trendsMichigan has offered hospitalization data, including inpatients, critical care patients and ventilator use for COVID-19 since April 12, 2020.
2 days agoMichigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesMichigan has started listing local health departments accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations.
2 days agoUK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadlyThe British government's chief scientific adviser says there is some evidence that a new variant of the coronavirus first identified in southeast England carries a higher...
2 days agoCoronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 22, 2021Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
2 days agoHere are the 8 changes to Michigan COVID restrictions coming next month under new orderThe state of Michigan will be under a new COVID-19 order at the start of February, and it will prompt several changes to the restrictions that are currently in place.
2 days agoTracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine dataHere we are tracking COVID-19 vaccine distribution and doses administered in Michigan by county, by day and vaccine.
2 days agoMDHHS announces next COVID order, revising rules for Michigan restaurants, stadiums, gatheringsMichigan officials have announced the details of their next COVID-19 order, revising rules for restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, stadiums and gatherings.
2 days agoMichigan restaurants can officially reopen Feb. 1 with curfew, other COVID safety restrictionsMichigan restaurants will officially be allowed to resume indoor dining Feb. 1 with a curfew and other COVID-19 safety restrictions in place.
2 days agoMichigan Gov. Whitmer to hold COVID news conferenceGov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to hold a news conference Friday morning to provide an update on Michigan's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
3 days ago2 more cases of new COVID variant identified in Washtenaw County, health officials sayOfficials said the cases were identified in two woman living in the county and were in close contact with the first woman who was diagnosed with the variant, known as B.1...
3 days agoUnder new president, Dr. Fauci says it is ‘liberating’ to ‘let the science speak’The nation’s top infectious disease expert says he is feeling somewhat liberated working for newly-sworn-in President Joe Biden’s administration after having worked for t...
3 days agoCoronavirus infections slowing in Michigan amid ongoing ‘third wave,’ data showsMichigan’s risk for a coronavirus outbreak has recently decreased -- but has not altogether dissipated -- nearly one month into the new year, according to data from Covid...
3 days agoCan I catch COVID from the vaccine? Should I get it if I have health problems?Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge recalled his experience of getting the Pfizer vaccine recently and continued to offer suggestions Monday.
3 days ago102-year-old Novi man, World War II veteran receives COVID-19 vaccineNursing home patients across Michigan are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. John Baker recently received his first dose, he is 102 years old.
3 days agoLive stream: Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Press Secretary Jen Psaki for briefing at White HouseDr. Anthony Fauci will join Press Secretary Jen Psaki for a briefing at the White House at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
3 days ago114 takeaways after Michigan officials discuss COVID variant, recent trends, restaurants reopening
Livonia nurse performs ‘Amazing Grace’ at national COVID-19 memorial ceremonyLivonia nurse Lori Key performed a rendition of “Amazing Grace” Tuesday at the national COVID-19 memorial ceremony in Washington D.C.
Answering COVID-19 vaccine questions: How much does the vaccine cost?There are a lot of questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine including whether the use of pain relievers to treat symptoms.
Michigan grandmother who made viral rap receives COVID-19 vaccineJulie Cox is a 78-year-old woman who made a viral rap about COVID-19 and she recently received a dose of the vaccine.
Answering your COVID questions: How long can you wait for your second vaccine dose?Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge is working to answer as many questions about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine as he can.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 19, 2021Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
Close contacts of woman with COVID-19 variant in Washtenaw County identifiedOn Tuesday, the Washtenaw County Health Department announced seven close contacts of the first person to carry the COVID-19 variant in Michigan have been identified and a...
Michigan coronavirus cases up to 540,115; Death toll now at 13,865The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 540,115 as of Tuesday, including 13,865 deaths, state officials report.
Here are all 11 parts of Whitmer’s plan to jumpstart Michigan economy, end COVID pandemicGov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed a massive plan to help jumpstart Michigan’s economy and ultimately end the COVID-19 pandemic.
US coronavirus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump’s final hours US death toll from the coronavirus tops 400,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
3 days agoKarmanos Cancer Institute providing COVID-19 vaccine to cancer patients 65 and older As a part of McLaren Health Care the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to cancer patients who are 65 and over and on active tre...
Gov. Whitmer outlines plan to jumpstart Michigan’s economy, end COVID-19 pandemicMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her plan Tuesday to jumpstart the state’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan unemployment: Residents can start to claim remaining PEUC, PUA payments this weekMichigan residents who have remaining pandemic unemployment payments can start to claim them this week, including the additional $300 COVID-19 benefit, state officials an...
Watch: Gov. Whitmer reveals MI COVID Recovery Plan to jumpstart economy, end pandemicGov. Gretchen Whitmer held a live discussion Tuesday to address Michigan’s economy and how to get back on track by defeating COVID-19.
High school students return to in-person learning at Utica Community SchoolsHere's a look at what students and teachers should expect when returning to in-person learning at high schools within the Utica Community Schools district.
Wayne County shifts to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine amid Pfizer supply shortageSince first rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, Wayne County has vaccinated 6,500 people in phases 1A and 1B, which includes health care workers and seniors...
FBI: Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccines onlineThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is putting out a warning to protect consumers from scammers who are preying on people’s fears during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What you need to know about the more easily spread COVID-19 variant now that it’s in MichiganThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Michigan’s first case of the more easily spread U.K. coronavirus variant.
Metro Detroit county leaders express frustration with COVID vaccine rolloutOn Monday, frustration grew as seniors trying to get vaccinated found out the wait may take longer than expected.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 18, 2021Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in Michigan.
Michigan coronavirus cases up to 538,377; Death toll now at 13,824The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 538,377 as of Monday, including 13,824 deaths, state officials report.
Red Wings pay tribute to Detroit community leader Marlowe StoudamireThe Detroit Red Wings paid tribute to Marlowe Stoudamire, a Detroit community leader who died of COVID-19 last year.
Michigan State basketball postpones third straight game due to positive COVID-19 testsMichigan State basketball has postponed its third straight game due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program.
Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schoolsMichigan is tracking coronavirus outbreaks in schools across the state.
Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virusA California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare Inter...
Michigan Medicine will begin vaccinating limited number of adults 65 and older this weekMichigan Medicine announced Monday it will begin inoculating a limited number of patients over 65 against COVID-19.
First case of COVID variant detected in Michigan: What to knowThe first case of a COVID-19 variant believed to be more contagious was detected in Michigan over the weekend.
Ann Arbor’s Literati Bookstore to host Bill Gates, Simon Winchester at virtual eventsLiterati Bookstore will host Bill Gates and Simon Winchester as part of its ongoing At Home with Literati series this winter.
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 17, 2021A weekly update on each state’s total number of COVID deaths and how they compare.
Tracking total COVID cases per state on Jan. 17, 2021A weekly update on each state’s total number of COVID cases and how they compare to those in other states.
Tracking active COVID cases per state on Jan. 17, 2021A weekly update on the number of active COVID-19 cases in each state and how they compare.
