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Live stream: President Biden receives updated COVID vaccine, discusses response efforts
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden receives updated COVID vaccine, discusses response effortsPresident Joe Biden will be receiving his updated COVID vaccine and is expected to deliver remarks on continued response efforts.
Washtenaw County returns to “low” COVID risk level, according to Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County returns to “low” COVID risk level, according to Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has once again been downgraded to a “low” community COVID-19 level on Friday, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? It’s more common than you think, study finds
Read full article: Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? It’s more common than you think, study findsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that "long COVID" symptoms occur in nearly half the people who contracted the virus.
Michigan State University drops classroom masking, still requires COVID vaccines
Read full article: Michigan State University drops classroom masking, still requires COVID vaccinesMichigan State University is reevaluating its COVID-19 restrictions after virus cases declined significantly in recent weeks following a monthslong surge of infections and hospitalizations.
Officials might recommend another COVID booster shot in the fall
Read full article: Officials might recommend another COVID booster shot in the fallThe spread of COVID officially triggered a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. In the nearly two years since, the virus has killed millions of people and brought havoc to the lives of billions more.
Macomb man created fake Facebook account to sell blank COVID vaccination cards, AG says
Read full article: Macomb man created fake Facebook account to sell blank COVID vaccination cards, AG saysMichigan’s attorney general has taken action against a Macomb man who created a fake Facebook account to sell blank COVID vaccination cards, she said.
OSHA withdraws mandate requiring COVID vaccine or testing and masks for some workers
Read full article: OSHA withdraws mandate requiring COVID vaccine or testing and masks for some workersFederal officials are withdrawing the mandate that requires either COVID vaccination or regular testing and masking for workers of larger companies.
MDHHS issues order requiring Michigan nursing homes to offer COVID vaccines to residents on site
Read full article: MDHHS issues order requiring Michigan nursing homes to offer COVID vaccines to residents on siteMichigan health officials have issued an epidemic order that requires nursing homes to offer on-site doses of the COVID vaccine to their residents.
Get Caught Up: Answers to commonly asked COVID questions; major Michigan hospital system officials discuss omicron surge status
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Answers to commonly asked COVID questions; major Michigan hospital system officials discuss omicron surge statusOur Dr. Frank McGeorge, MD, has been answering questions about COVID-19, the vaccines and masks since this pandemic started.
Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surge
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surgeOn Friday, Washtenaw County Health Department officials urged community members to use available strategies to prevent cases of severe illness and reduce transmission.
University of Michigan to require COVID vaccine or negative test to attend on-campus sports, events in 2022
Read full article: University of Michigan to require COVID vaccine or negative test to attend on-campus sports, events in 2022The University of Michigan will require proof of the COVID vaccine or a negative test to attend on-campus sporting events or performances in 2022, officials announced.
‘We need the public’s help.’ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospital’s worst COVID-19 surge yet
Read full article: ‘We need the public’s help.’ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospital’s worst COVID-19 surge yetMichigan Medicine officials issue plea to the public to get vaccinated as beds fill up.
U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variants
Read full article: U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variantsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that natural COVID infections provided some protection against reinfection in a community in Nicaragua.
Stellantis: Most salaried employees in US must show COVID vaccination proof by Dec. 4
Read full article: Stellantis: Most salaried employees in US must show COVID vaccination proof by Dec. 4Most salaried Stellantis employees in the United States will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Dec. 4.
Get Caught Up: Takeaways from expert’s Metro Detroit COVID update amid ‘4th virus surge’
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Takeaways from expert’s Metro Detroit COVID update amid ‘4th virus surge’A Beaumont Health expert provided a concerning update about COVID and hospital trends in Metro Detroit, calling this the “fourth surge” and sharing three reasons why he believes numbers are once again on the rise.
How will we know the COVID pandemic is over? What will that look like?
Read full article: How will we know the COVID pandemic is over? What will that look like?It’s a question many people have been asking since March 2020: When will the COVID pandemic end? Many also want to know how it will end and how will we actually know it’s over?
Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult position
Read full article: Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult positionLeaders of multiple Chamber of Commerce groups in Michigan came together to discuss President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate for businesses. They argued that the mandate, along with the current worker shortage, puts business owners in a difficult situation.
How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?
Read full article: How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly.
How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?
Read full article: How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly.
Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday season
Read full article: Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday seasonFrom big band tunes to a beloved holiday favorite, Hill Auditorium will host two memorable shows during the holidays.
Michigan health officials work to get parents the facts on COVID vaccines for children
Read full article: Michigan health officials work to get parents the facts on COVID vaccines for childrenThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held a virtual event on Wednesday for parents as younger children start to get vaccinated against COVID.
Jimena Loveluck named United Way of Washtenaw County’s Woman of the Year
Read full article: Jimena Loveluck named United Way of Washtenaw County’s Woman of the YearUnited Way of Washtenaw County has named Washtenaw County Health Department Health Officer Jimena Loveluck as its 2022 Woman of the Year.
University of Michigan virologist on FDA advisory panel shares insight into vote to recommend boosters, vaccines for kids
Read full article: University of Michigan virologist on FDA advisory panel shares insight into vote to recommend boosters, vaccines for kidsUniversity of Michigan virologist played a crucial role on the FDA’s COVID vaccine advisory panel when it came to the recommended authorization of COVID boosters, and vaccines for children.
Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?
Read full article: Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
‘I do understand the stress.’ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closures
Read full article: ‘I do understand the stress.’ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closuresAAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift spoke with A4 about the district's ongoing staff shortage.
Mott Children’s Hospital hosting live Q&A on COVID vaccines for children under 12 on Friday
Read full article: Mott Children’s Hospital hosting live Q&A on COVID vaccines for children under 12 on FridayFamilies can tune in to a livestream on Friday by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital about vaccinating kids ages 5-11 against COVID-19.
University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, termination
Read full article: University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, terminationU-M will soon take action against employees who fail to comply with its vaccine mandate.
Washtenaw County Health Department to start offering Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department to start offering Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shotsThe boosters will be available at October drive-through clinics and ongoing walk-in clinics by the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Washtenaw County woman’s death attributed to rare complication from Johnson & Johnson vaccine, report says
Read full article: Washtenaw County woman’s death attributed to rare complication from Johnson & Johnson vaccine, report saysWhile vaccines have been overwhelmingly successful at protecting people from contracting the virus, in rare cases, there have been documented illnesses and even deaths.
370 Beaumont Health workers suspended for not getting vaccine by deadline; 70 others resign
Read full article: 370 Beaumont Health workers suspended for not getting vaccine by deadline; 70 others resignMore than 300 Beaumont Health employees are now suspended after not getting the COVID vaccine by Monday’s deadline.
Reports: FDA expected to OK ‘mix-and-match’ COVID vaccine boosters
Read full article: Reports: FDA expected to OK ‘mix-and-match’ COVID vaccine boostersThe Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce this week people will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot with a vaccine from a different manufacturer than their original doses, according to reports in the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal.
FDA advisory committee votes to approve Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shots
Read full article: FDA advisory committee votes to approve Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shotsThe outside panel of experts voted unanimously in favor of offering booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months after the first dose.
FDA advisory committee votes to approve Moderna vaccine booster shots for vulnerable groups
Read full article: FDA advisory committee votes to approve Moderna vaccine booster shots for vulnerable groupsThe outside panel of experts voted unanimously in favor of offering Moderna boosters to specific groups of people, at least six months after their second dose.
Washtenaw County to offer rapid COVID testing at vaccination clinic on Saturday
Read full article: Washtenaw County to offer rapid COVID testing at vaccination clinic on SaturdayThe Washtenaw County Health Department will offer rapid antigen COVID tests at its vaccination clinic the next two Saturdays.
FDA advisory panel to meet on Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shots
Read full article: FDA advisory panel to meet on Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shotsThe Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory panel is set to meet Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15, and we are getting our first look at the data the panel will be using to make its recommendation on booster shots for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at ‘low-level plateau’ in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at ‘low-level plateau’ in Ann ArborCOVID cases among students and staff on U-M's Ann Arbor campus remain low and stable, reported school officials.
Pfizer officially requests FDA emergency use authorization of COVID vaccine in kids 5-11
Read full article: Pfizer officially requests FDA emergency use authorization of COVID vaccine in kids 5-11Pfizer and BioNTech have officially submitted a request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization of their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11.
Beaumont Health employees get COVID vaccine booster dose
Read full article: Beaumont Health employees get COVID vaccine booster doseBeaumont doctor Nick Gilpin was one of the first healthcare workers in the state to get his first dose of the COVID vaccine and among the first wave of Beaumont employees to get his third dose.
Fake vaccination cards: 2 Metro Detroiters charged in fraud probe
Read full article: Fake vaccination cards: 2 Metro Detroiters charged in fraud probeRaphael Jarrel Smiley, 32, and Beth Ann Kierczak, 37, are facing a slew of charges in connection with creating fake COVID vaccination cards and selling them to the public in two separate cases.
Washtenaw County to expand drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine, booster clinics in October
Read full article: Washtenaw County to expand drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine, booster clinics in OctoberThe Washtenaw County Health Department is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include a drive-thru in its parking lot.
How long after exposure to COVID can a test detect the virus? When should I get my booster shot?
Read full article: How long after exposure to COVID can a test detect the virus? When should I get my booster shot?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.
Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccine
Read full article: Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccineA growing amount of deliberately false information about the COVID vaccine is being targeted specifically at women who are pregnant, according to experts.
CDC director defends decision to make frontline workers eligible for booster dose of COVID vaccine
Read full article: CDC director defends decision to make frontline workers eligible for booster dose of COVID vaccineMillions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
US sets the stage for COVID booster shots for millions
Read full article: US sets the stage for COVID booster shots for millionsThe U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stood on the verge of a major new phase as government advisers Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans — despite doubts the extra shots will do much to slow the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection from virus
Read full article: Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection from virusJohnson & Johnson announced new research that found a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection.
FDA’s advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, those at high risk
Read full article: FDA’s advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, those at high riskDealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board, and instead endorsed the extra dose only for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.