Cases of flu-like symptoms in Michigan rated at "very high" by CDC
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
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Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now listing the 2025-26 influenza season as "moderately severe." CBS News has this report.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Metro Detroit pediatrician Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses the increase of influenza cases she's seeing among Southeast Michigan children, and how to prevent spreading the virus.
Detroit Medical Center has invoked new visiting rules in an effort to protect patients in response to a sudden rise in influenza cases. Starting today, there are limits on who can visit patients at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
The latest deaths were reported in Kent County, Michigan.
A Macomb County child has died as a result of influenza, the third such case in Michigan confirmed this month.
Two Michigan children recently died as a result of seasonal influenza A, state health officials said.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
Corewell Health is limiting visitors for some of its Michigan hospital patients, citing a rise in illnesses.
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MDHHS officials say the individual tested positive in late July. Officials are investigating how the individual was exposed.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed its first influenza-related pediatric death in the state for the 2023-2024 flu season.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Two people escaped, but a third person has died, as a result of a house fire in Canton, Michigan.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage across Metro Detroit, and resulted in some school closings for Tuesday in Macomb County.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
Monday's severe weather caused damage across Metro Detroit, and resulted in some school closings for Tuesday in Macomb County.
Two people escaped, but a third person has died, as a result of a house fire in Canton, Michigan.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
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Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
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Monday's storms resulted in trees down and power outages in Macomb County. Pontiac school district will close three elementary buildings in a consolidation plan. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Tuesday will be another warm and humid day with a high of 88. This will increase the risk of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. The strongest storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
Officials in the Pontiac School District are expected to vote on a controversial consolidation plan on Monday. If passed, it would place three elementary schools in the district on the chopping block.