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Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City
Read full article: Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York CityNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday the state was stepping up its polio-fighting efforts after the virus was detected in the wastewater of yet another county in the New York City area.
University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fall
Read full article: University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fallMost older adults who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine dose will get fall booster shot, says U-M poll.
Michigan residents: Contact your health department for a vaccine if youโve been exposed to monkeypox
Read full article: Michigan residents: Contact your health department for a vaccine if youโve been exposed to monkeypoxIf you have been exposed to monkeypox or suspect youโve been exposed you should contact your local health department about getting vaccinated.
Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in July
Read full article: Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in JulyThe clinics โare part of a continued effort by the Ann Arbor YMCA to support Washtenaw and Southern Livingston Counties through the Covid-19 pandemic,โ YMCA officials said in a release.
Washtenaw County returns to โlowโ COVID risk level, according to Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County returns to โlowโ COVID risk level, according to Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has once again been downgraded to a โlowโ community COVID-19 level on Friday, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, future
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, futureIt feels like many of us put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror with the last drop in cases -- but, as much as weโd like it to stay there, weโre seeing another uptick in cases.
Washtenw County Health Department: Largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours on Friday
Read full article: Washtenw County Health Department: Largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours on FridayBetween Thursday and Friday, Washtenaw County reported 1,403 COVID-19 casesโthe largest number the county has seen within 24 hours since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic.
U-M: Guests age 12 and up must show proof of COVID vaccination, negative test to attend athletic events
Read full article: U-M: Guests age 12 and up must show proof of COVID vaccination, negative test to attend athletic eventsThe University of Michigan Athletic Department shares more details about its updated spectator policy as regional COVID cases surge.
Michigan State University to require vaccination proof or negative test for events
Read full article: Michigan State University to require vaccination proof or negative test for eventsMichigan State University now is requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend athletic, music, art and theater events on the East Lansing campus.
Central Michigan University to require COVID booster shots for on-campus community
Read full article: Central Michigan University to require COVID booster shots for on-campus communityStudents and staff on campus at Central Michigan University (CMU) will be required to get their COVID-19 booster shot by mid-January, the school reported Wednesday.
โWe need the publicโs help.โ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospitalโs worst COVID-19 surge yet
Read full article: โWe need the publicโs help.โ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospitalโs worst COVID-19 surge yetMichigan Medicine officials issue plea to the public to get vaccinated as beds fill up.
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 expertโs Metro Detroit COVID update amid โ4th virus surgeโ
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Takeaways from expertโs Metro Detroit COVID update amid โ4th virus surgeโA Beaumont Health expert provided a concerning update about COVID and hospital trends in Metro Detroit, calling this the โfourth surgeโ and sharing three reasons why he believes numbers are once again on the rise.
Child COVID vaccines: Hereโs how to schedule an appointment in Detroit
Read full article: Child COVID vaccines: Hereโs how to schedule an appointment in DetroitThe city of Detroit is getting ready to start administering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11 years old following federal authorization for that age group.
Report: US cancels vaccine makerโs multimillion dollar deal
Read full article: Report: US cancels vaccine makerโs multimillion dollar dealThe federal government has canceled a multimillion dollar deal with Emergent BioSolutions, a Maryland- based vaccine manufacturer with facilities in Baltimore that were found to have produced millions of contaminated vaccine doses this spring.
Two festive performances coming to Ann Arborโs Hill Auditorium this holiday season
Read full article: Two festive performances coming to Ann Arborโs Hill Auditorium this holiday seasonFrom big band tunes to a beloved holiday favorite, Hill Auditorium will host two memorable shows during the holidays.
Live stream: White House COVID response team provides update after shots authorized for kids
Read full article: Live stream: White House COVID response team provides update after shots authorized for kidsThe White House COVID-19 response team is holding a news briefing Wednesday afternoon to provide an update on the pandemic and vaccine rollout just after vaccinations were officially greenlit for children.
Michigan Medicine patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccination record, test results via app
Read full article: Michigan Medicine patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccination record, test results via appU-M Health patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccine and testing information on their smartphones.
โI do understand the stress.โ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closures
Read full article: โI do understand the stress.โ Ann Arbor schools superintendent addresses temporary school closuresAAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift spoke with A4 about the district's ongoing staff shortage.
Mott Childrenโs Hospital hosting live Q&A on COVID vaccines for children under 12 on Friday
Read full article: Mott Childrenโs 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 womanโs death attributed to rare complication from Johnson & Johnson vaccine, report says
Read full article: Washtenaw County womanโs 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 Mondayโs deadline.
Group says it plans to sue Gov. Whitmer, Detroit schools over vaccine mandate, masking, COVID testing
Read full article: Group says it plans to sue Gov. Whitmer, Detroit schools over vaccine mandate, masking, COVID testingProtest group By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) announced that it plans to sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs administration and Detroit Public Schools Community District, demanding the state to implement vaccine requirements in schools.
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 Administrationโs 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.
J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
Read full article: J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster dosesJohnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to allow booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward shoring up protection in more vaccinated Americans.
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. Heโs been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.
Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandates
Read full article: Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandatesMany U.S. college students are lying about being vaccinated for COVID-19 at schools that require vaccinations, according to a new survey.
Macomb County Health Department announces three flu immunization clinics
Read full article: Macomb County Health Department announces three flu immunization clinicsThe Macomb County Health Department is opening three flu immunization clinics with indoor locations in Clinton Township and Warren, and a drive-thru location in Sterling Heights.
โMost COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,โ says Washtenaw County
Read full article: โMost COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,โ says Washtenaw CountyIn a COVID-19 video update delivered on Wednesday, Loveluck shared news about the ongoing pandemic within the county, which was moved to a โhighโ level of community transmission.
Proof of COVID vaccination to enter: Will large venues in Michigan implement President Bidenโs request?
Read full article: Proof of COVID vaccination to enter: Will large venues in Michigan implement President Bidenโs request?There is a steady line of customers at the box office at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Friday as many are ready for the remainder of the summer concert series.
Metro Detroit businesses confused over national mask, vaccine mandates
Read full article: Metro Detroit businesses confused over national mask, vaccine mandatesEvery business in the country is awaiting the Occupational Safety and Health Agencyโs emergency temporary standard that will lay out the rules,
Hereโs what the FDA is saying about COVID-19 vaccines for young children as of Sept. 10, 2021
Read full article: Hereโs what the FDA is saying about COVID-19 vaccines for young children as of Sept. 10, 2021The Food and Drug Administration released the following statement Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 as COVID-19 makers are racing to submit clinical data seeking regulatory approval for vaccines in children younger than 12.
How new national COVID vaccine, mask mandates impact Metro Detroitโs entertainment venues
Read full article: How new national COVID vaccine, mask mandates impact Metro Detroitโs entertainment venuesOfficials at the University of Michigan said there wonโt be any immediate changes at the Big House, but Michigan State University said they will be reevaluating its COVID protocols.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts to President Bidenโs COVID vaccine mandate
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts to President Bidenโs COVID vaccine mandateThe plan is largely tied to vaccine mandates through businesses and would affect about about 100 million Americans. Itโs a 6-point plan that relies on two executive orders.
Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on COVID delta variant, boosting vaccinations
Read full article: Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on COVID delta variant, boosting vaccinationsWatch live coverage as President Joe Biden delivers remarks Thursday evening on the COVID-19 delta variant and boosting vaccinations.
Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, death
Read full article: Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, deathA new study published by Beaumont Health finds that COVID-19 vaccines prevent serious illness and death among vaccinated individuals who become infected with the virus.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to attend concerts
Read full article: Detroit Symphony Orchestra requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to attend concertsThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday that it will require guests to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (48-hour PCR or six-hour antigen) to enter the Orchestra Hall and Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center.