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He became the face of our country’s battle against COVID-19 and is now arguably one of the most recognizable doctors in the world. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the President of the United States, sits down with Local 4′s own Dr. Frank McGeorge for a revealing conversation.

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One year ago this week, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered.

Here is the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths per Michigan county since the pandemic started in March 2020.

The White House COVID Response Team said health officials are working to give booster shots to immunocompromised individuals “as quickly as possible.”

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Across the country, the United States is hitting a critical mark with 50% of American adults now fully vaccinated against COVID.

DETROIT – Daily hospitalization rates are also increasing dramatically in younger age groups. From March 1 to the 23, hospitalizations rose by more than 600 percent in those aged 30 to 39. The difference in hospitalizations among younger groups compared to older is really good evidence that the vaccine is having a protective effect. AdAlthough the percentage rise in hospitalizations is in younger groups, it’s all relative. READ: MHA: Younger age groups driving rise in Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizationsRead moreQuestions about coronavirus?

More Michigan residents are eligible to receive the COVID vaccine, but getting an appointment is proving to be a challenge for many. That’s why the Vaccine Spotter website was created. It provides people one website to see multiple options for getting vaccinated. You just enter your zip code and the locations and times nearby appear. Click here to visit VaccineSpotter.orgREAD: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesRead moreQuestions about coronavirus?

The White House COVID-19 Response Team said that there is evidence that vaccines are having an impact. The team said that progress threatens to be outdone by people dropping precautions and rapidly growing interest in travel. The CDC director said that now is not the time to travel but that we are making progress on the vaccine front. As of Monday, nearly 1 in 3 adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 42 percent of seniors are fully vaccinated. That great news is being tempered by increasing cases in several states, including Michigan.

READ: 3 new cases of COVID-19 B117 variant found in St. Clair County -- here are the detailsAccording to the CDC, the largest number of variant cases have been detected in Michigan and Florida. According to the MDHHS, the greatest numbers of the U.K. variant B117 have been found in the more densely populated areas. More than half the B117 variants identified were from an outbreak within the Michigan Department of Corrections. AdThe B117 variant has been found in 31 Michigan counties, it’s safe to assume that it’s widespread in the community. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesRead moreQuestions about coronavirus?

DETROIT – Michigan officials reported 3,164 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The first day without a death reported since Aug. 7, 2020. Michigan officials made it clear that Michigan’s numbers are now trending in the wrong direction. Data reviewed by the MDHHS reflects the race between rising cases and the push to get vaccines administered. READ: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 615,792; Death toll now at 15,810Read moreQuestions about coronavirus?

Gretchen Whitmer has set a goal to have in-person learning available to all students in the state by March 1. Understandably parents, teachers and students are both happy about it -- but also have concerns. Mott Children’s Hospital have weighed in on the topic. The main topic of interest was the safety of returning to in-person learning. “At this point in time we actually have really encouraging data that this is a safe move for schools to start returning to in person education.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – The slow coronavirus vaccine rollout in Michigan is frustrating many individuals -- particularly those who are in high-risk categories and are struggling to get an appointment. Washtenaw County officials are still working to vaccinate healthcare workers. The county is just starting to try to find enough doses of vaccine to start vaccinating people who are 65 years old and older. The first two phases will take longer than expected. The county is receiving just under 2,000 doses per week.

DETROIT – There are a lot of seniors in Metro Detroit eager to get vaccinated against COVID-19. They may have a tougher time finding out when and where and how to make that happen. Julie Edgar is helping her parents through the process. The advice is to touch base with the seniors in your life, contact their medical professionals or their health care system -- or just call your local health department. There are opportunities to book appointments over the phone if the internet isn’t an option.

The new year is usually when new customers come to gyms to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Local 4′s Kim DeGiulio has been tracking the challenges gym owners face and has an update on the new year. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.

PORTAGE, Mich. – The eyes of the nation were on Portage on Sunday as the first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine were shipped out of the city to cities across the nation. It is the biggest vaccination effort in American history. Watching the trucks roll out, many felt proud that the vaccine was made in Michigan. READ: Residents cheer on historic shipment of COVID vaccine from outside Michigan Pfizer plantWatch the video above for the full report. Ask Dr. McGeorge

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Hospitals across Michigan have been preparing for months for the COVID-19 vaccine to arrive -- that day has come. READ: Michigan Medicine: Employee COVID vaccinations starting todayA shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Monday. There are 48 hospitals and a dozen health departments across Michigan that will receive the vaccine. In Metro Detroit that includes, Ascension Hospital in Warren, five different Henry Ford hospitals, hospitals in the Beaumont Health System and the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital. The Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital is one of 37 Veterans sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

DETROIT – Metro Detroit hospitals have been preparing for weeks for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Over at Henry Ford Health System, Dr. Adnan Mukarah said his five hospitals are gearing up as well. The first to receive the vaccine are the people who have put their lives at risk throughout this pandemic, health care workers. Four of the Henry Ford Hospitals have freezers prepared to store the Pfizer vaccine. He said there is fatigue setting in and he’s also facing a front line health care worker shortage.

DETROIT – The data from vaccine-maker Pfizer that the Food and Drug Administration will be relying on to make a decision about an Emergency Use Authorization this Thursday was made public on Tuesday. The 92-page document and the FDA’s 53-page briefing document are full of details on who received the vaccine and how effective it was. The summary lays out the demographics for the nearly 38,000 study participants, half of which received the vaccine and half of which receive a placebo. Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are administered 21 days apart. The primary question was how effectively can the vaccine prevent COVID-19 infection 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine?

Join Local 4 for a primetime special on Monday night after the Ford Fireworks on the return to school in Michigan. Many students are starting the school year online. They give advice on the best ways for you to set your child up for success during the school year. How is the start of school going for many of the school districts in Metro Detroit? You will hear from teachers doing online and in-person learning, as well as from parents whose children have headed back to school.

Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital.

LAPEER, Mich. – Officials with the Lapeer County Health Department announced Sunday an employee at Thumb Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. How COVID-19 spreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention and treatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

DETROIT – The response to coronavirus is escalating as the United States sees the number of confirmed cases continue to rise. Ask Dr. McGeorgeWashington and California are both under a state of emergency, and a cruise ship linked to three confirmed cases of the illnesses is docked outside of California. In New York, there are now 22 cases. The Senate passed an $8 million emergency funding bill, and President Donald Trump’s administration said they are working to get more test kits out. In the meantime, the World Health Organization has warned countries to not underestimate the coronavirus threat.

DETROIT – A person in California has died from coronavirus, raising the death toll in the United States to 11. The death is the first death from the illness outside of Washington. Six new cases also emerged in Los Angeles County, prompting officials to declare a local health emergency so they can access more resources. Ask Dr. McGeorgeWhile the majority of people who contract the virus will recover, officials want to be prepared to fight the outbreak. Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on $8.3 billion in emergency funding, which would help increase diagnostic testing.

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As anxiety over the new school year begins to build up, McGeorge explains how to ease your child's worries

Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital.