Michigan Sees Slight Uptick In COVID-19 Delta Variant CasesMichigan is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta Variant, confirming 71 cases.
Officials In This Michigan County Used Virus Money For BonusesElected officials in a Michigan county gave themselves $65,000 in bonuses with federal relief money related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Detroit: Speaks About Voting Rights, COVID-19 VaccinesVice President Kamala Harris visited Michigan on July 12 for the first time as vice president, where she held an event discussing voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine rates in Detroit.
Vice President Kamala Harris Reschedules Detroit Trip To MondayVice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Detroit on Monday.
Michigan Auditor To Review Accuracy Of Nursing Home DeathsState auditors will review the accuracy of the number of coronavirus deaths linked to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Michigan.
Gift Of Like Michigan Will Require All Staff To Be Fully VaccinatedGift of Life Michigan will soon require all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer Announces 'MI Shot To Win' Sweepstakes With Cash, Scholarship Drawings To Encourage More VaccinationsGovernor Whitmer taking a page from the book of other Governors in the Country and offering incentives for vaccinations. Since announcing the Vax-a-Million campaign in mid-May officials in Ohio says vaccinations in the state increased 94% among 16 and 17 year old’s and 55% for those between 20 and 49 years old. Governor Whitmer hoping a similar campaign here will encourage more Michiganders to get the shot.
Michigan Launching $5M Sweepstakes To Boost COVID-19 VaccinesGov. Gretchen Whitmer will announce the program with business, health and nonprofit leaders on Thursday.
Whitmer Addresses Growing Concerns Surrounding COVID-19's Delta VariantThere are growing concerns that the pandemic isn't nearing its end, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads throughout the country.
Henry Ford Health Employees React To Hospital Vaccine Mandate For StaffAlthough official expect some push back the HFH employees we spoke with agrees with the hospital system requiring employees to be vaccinated.
UAW-Represented Auto Workers Won't Need Masks If VaccinatedUnionized autoworkers in the U.S. who have been fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus will no longer have to wear face masks at work.
Henry Ford Health System: All Employees Must Be Vaccinated By Sept. 10The requirement will take effect on Sept. 10, 2021, and applies to all team members, students, volunteers and contractors.
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Giving Free Heart Screenings For Teens June 26Beaumont hospital royal oak hosting a free in-person heart screening for teens. The first one since the pandemic. This will be for teen 13-18 years old and registration is required.
Michigan Health Dept. Issues COVID-19 School Recommendations For Students, TeachersThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within school buildings in an effort to reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help protect those who are not fully vaccinated.