A new poll about adults and their vaccine plans is worrying infectious disease doctors.

A new poll suggests that many people who could benefit from the shot haven’t heard about it yet.

U-M officials warn of rising COVID cases on campus one month before winter semester classes end.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis reported on Wednesday.

UMS announced new safety measures as COVID cases rise ahead of new season.

Many older adults reported decreased physical activity during the pandemic, which can increase the risk of falls, says U-M.

“We can all throw some burgers on the grill, catch a Tigers game and hit the lake with our friends. We can enjoy our Michigan summer,” said Willpower Fitness Group owner William McCray. “I’m happy, I’m ecstatic and I think we’re moving in the right direction.”

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The surge in COVID cases has Metro Detroit hospitals on edge, concerned about what the next few weeks will look like.

University of Michigan’s Dr. Arnold Monto, a world-renowned expert in infectious disease prevention and vaccine effectiveness, held a Q&A on the Pfizer vaccine and emergency use authorization. Monto, chair of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee, hosted an online chat Wednesday to reassure people that the speed in Operation Warp Speed is due to advances in science and large monetary contributions, not shortcuts in safety. Those large studies have given the FDA a lot of data on the vaccines. “This is one of the major success stories of the response to the pandemic,” Monto said. “There may need to be further studies in children.”Will Monto get a vaccine if he’s authorized?

“For total transparency, it’s going to be on YouTube,” said Dr. Arnold Monto, acting chair of the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. That’s important to know, said the University of Michigan’s chief health officer Dr. Preeti Malani. Review: CDC’s frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccinationAre the experts you trust getting the vaccine? The bottom line: I hope everyone will listen, learn and ask the questions you need to ask to make an educated decision about the vaccine. Related: Will Michiganders be willing to get COVID-19 vaccine?

On Monday, Moderna joined Pfizer in submitting its vaccine for an emergency use authorization. But if a vaccine is authorized, will people be willing to get it? “We asked a national sample of older adults, aged 50-60, (about the) future COVID-19 vaccine and what their thoughts were,” U of M Dr. Preeti Malani said. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine moves step closer to public useModerna’s COVID-19 vaccine hit another major milestone, as the company is submitting its application for an emergency use authorization, starting the formal review process and moving a step closer to public use. “This is clearly the most important point prior to making the vaccine broadly available,” Moderna President Dr. Stephen Hoge said.

DETROIT – COVID-19 fatigue collides with new realities as the daily case totals spike. With the governor’s powers deflated by the Michigan Supreme Court, is the state ready for a surge in coronavirus cases? And Election Day is a little more than a week away, but so many votes have already been cast. There were conversations on these topics with guests during Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint. Segment oneWayne State University President, Dr. M. Roy Wilson; Dr. Preeti Malani, Chief Health Officer and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan and Dr. Juan Marquez, Washtenaw County medical directorSegment twoVoter education expert, Vince Keenan

ANN ARBOR – According to a recent poll by the University of Michigan, 56 percent of adults over the age of 50 reported feeling isolated from others in June. That’s more than double the 27% who reported feeling lonely in a similar 2018 poll. Additionally, a third of respondents reported having less companionship than before the pandemic. Meanwhile, seventy five percent of respondents reported engaging in healthy behaviors by getting outdoors or interacting with nature while 62% reported exercising multiple times a week. Both polls on loneliness in older adults from 2020 and 2018 drew from a national sample of more than 2,000 respondents between the ages of 50 and 80 and were conducted online.

People have been putting off medical care amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of my concerns is patients who put off their care, said Dr. Preeti Malani, University of Michigan chief health officer. In many ways that is going to be our second wave of coronavirus -- illnesses and hospitalizations.A poll from Kaiser Family Foundation shows 48% of Americans say someone in their family delayed or skipped medical care amid this pandemic, and 11% say their conditions got worse. Patients are being urged to get the care they need as soon as possible. The risk of waiting and not getting care can outweigh the risk of being exposed to a lot of people, said Dr. Malani.

DETROIT Businesses around Michigan are reopening and many people are being called back to work, but after months of barely leaving their homes, many Metro Detroit residents are feeling anxious about reentering the world. Dr. Preeti Malani, University of Michigans chief health officer and an infectious disease expert, said its perfectly normal and reasonable to feel anxious. More from Dr. Malani :But its important to channel those feelings in a way thats protective, not paralyzing. It is a bit shocking to go back out into the world, and I would say to do things slowly and to do things in a way thats comfortable. You can do it in a way thats outdoors and socially distant.Focus on what you can control and taken the recommended precautions seriously, she said.

DETROIT With more places reopening amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic many people are wondering if its safe to resume some of their usual routines. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayDr. Preeti Malani is University of Michigans chief health officer. With all activity, its about decreasing risk to the lowest possible risk, she said. When it comes to visiting grandchildren, Malani said theres not a perfect time and theres not a way to do it without any risk. She also suggests you have a discussion as a family before you visit to figure out the best approach ahead of time.

Gretchen Whitmer opens more of the state, many people are wondering if its safe to see their friends or have play dates for children. Local 4 spoke with a doctor from University of Michigan Hospital about her advice for navigating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the state continues to reopen. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayWe are all longing to be with our friends, Dr. Preeti Malani said. Keeping those contact groups smaller is going to be better in terms of your overall risk, Malani said. The same concepts apply to play dates for children, although Malani acknowledges its tougher for children to socially distance.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Should you feel comfortable going to dine in at restaurants now that theyre reopening in Michigan? A coronavirus (COVID-19) expert spoke to Local 4 about the risks to consider. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayThere are a few things to think about, Malani said. How open does it feel? Malani said. In that case, it probably is.She said check to see if the staff is following the recommended coronavirus safety rules.