MASKING

Detroit officials are recommending everyone wear masks indoors now that the city is categorized as having a “high” rate of COVID infection.

After a period of decreased coronavirus spread, COVID cases are starting to rise in some regions across the U.S. and the world -- including in some parts of Michigan.

Beaumont Health official Dr. Nicholas Gilpin held a news briefing on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of COVID in Michigan, how it has affected health care workers and the industry, and what to expect as we move forward.

The superintendent of Detroit public schools said the district will wait until at least mid-March to consider removing its mask mandate.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention significantly loosened its face mask policy, recommending universal masking only for residents in areas that have “high” transmission levels.

Wayne County health officials are no longer requiring students to wear face masks while at school.

Polls show most parents and the public back masking in schools.

Federal officials are withdrawing the mandate that requires either COVID vaccination or regular testing and masking for workers of larger companies.

With the increased ability for the omicron variant to spread, many people are wondering if it’s time to up their mask game.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- As Genesee County attempts to ward off the newest wave of COVID-19 cases that have caused record numbers, Medical Health Officer Dr. Pamela Hackert issued a letter to schools urging universal mask policies. “Masking remains critical in schools, particularly as the county’s vaccination numbers for children are still low,” Hackert wrote in a letter to county schools this week.

Michigan’s health department is urging Michigan schools to double-down on preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as students and staff return to buildings after the holiday break.

Michigan’s health department is urging Michigan schools to double-down on preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as students and staff return to buildings after the holiday break.

Browse collectible books, photography, autographs and more at the Sunday fair.

In a COVID-19 video update delivered on Wednesday, Loveluck shared news about the ongoing pandemic within the county, which was moved to a “high” level of community transmission.

Students return to class at U-M on Aug. 30.

The Guild will be reopening on Aug. 13 with an open house style reception.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has issued an advisory as local COVID transmission rises.

Should we be wearing masks in indoor places to protect from the highly-contagious delta variant of COVID-19? The CDC is staying out of it.