Why Michigan isn’t offering lotteries to incentivize COVID vaccinations
DETROIT – An adult will win a million dollars and someone between the ages of 12-17 will win a college scholarship Wednesday -- just for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Ohio’s Vax-a-Million lottery will take place over several weeks. Maryland’s Vax-Cash program has already given someone $40,000.
The states that are offering prizes for vaccinations are getting strong participation, so why hasn’t Michigan tried?
The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 886,118; Death toll now at 19,031
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Colder air invades Wednesday night and keeps us below normal for a while. You might be surprised how long that stretch lasts.
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- A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan body assembly company by an amputee who said he was fired because of his disability. Click here to read more.
- Fire crews said a hazmat situation that prompted the evacuation of everyone 300 feet around a Southfield hotel Wednesday was caused by fumes from a box of hair dye. Click here to read more.
- A Metro Detroit woman is donating her kidney to her husband to help save his life. Click here to read more.
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University of Michigan research looks into value, accuracy of COVID antibody tests
Research from the University of Michigan is shedding new light on the value and accuracy of COVID antibody tests.
At the beginning of the pandemic, the FDA allowed many manufacturers to sell rapid antibody tests on an emergency basis without the usual quality testing that would normally be required.