MASKING

Most major health systems in Michigan are switching to optional masking protocols, more than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Medicine no longer requires masks in public areas.

U-M community members will no longer have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing for the upcoming school year.

U-M's COVID-19 Campus Health Response Committee has shared its updated guidance for the fall term.

Washtenaw County has returned to a "medium" COVID community level, according to the CDC.

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.

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.

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.