COVID variant JN.1 now more than 90% of cases, CDC estimates
Early data suggests the COVID vaccines have effectiveness against the recent JN.1 variant.
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Early data suggests the COVID vaccines have effectiveness against the recent JN.1 variant.
James Mayfield, of Detroit, is the last of 15 defendants to be sentenced in connection to unemployment fraud schemes carried out during the coronavirus pandemic.
The World Health Organization's top official pointed to holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant as factors behind nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in December.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
Most COVID-19 symptoms and guidelines for testing and treatment remain largely unchanged as cases from the JN.1 variant rise.
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is spreading, but health officials say the symptoms are not more severe and the added public health risk is "low."
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Detroit Healthy Housing Center at 3426 Mack Ave.
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is continuing its partnership with libraries across the state to offer free at-home COVID tests to residents.
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Free COVID tests are being offered through the U.S. government again. Each household is eligible to receive four free at-home tests, and they will start being shipped out the week of Oct. 2.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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There are still ways for both insured and uninsured people to get free COVID-19 testing. Here's how.
According to Dr. Dennis Cunningham, because the virus mutates often, the vaccine that works today may not protect us a year from now.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
State health officials are recommending the new 2023 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone six months and older for the fall and winter seasons following its approval for use.
As a new COVID-19 vaccine is heading our way, some people are wondering more about what it will protect against and how much it will cost.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
The district is reminding parents to have the BusRight app downloaded and to make sure kids have their scan cards ready to go before the school year starts on August 31.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
A new study from AAA found that several drivers believe going 10 mph over the speed limit is acceptable and that keeping up with traffic is safer than driving the posted speed limit.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
The district is reminding parents to have the BusRight app downloaded and to make sure kids have their scan cards ready to go before the school year starts on August 31.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
A mild end to the work week
As the start of the school year approaches, Huron Valley Schools in Oakland County, Michigan, is reminding parents and students who utilize the bus system to be prepared.
The automotive industry is facing a seemingly contradictory trend: Vehicle quality is improving even as the number of recalls climbs toward record levels.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening. Local officials have been telling residents for the past few days that there may be such activity, and police announced that they would have an "enhanced presence" at the Tuesday city council meeting.
Two workers have been confirmed dead after an explosion and fire early Tuesday at an industrial recycling business building in Toledo, Ohio.