Oakland County Health Division Expanding COVID Testing SitesThe Oakland County Health Division announced it is expanding its COVID-19 testing sites in response to a rise in cases.
Eastern Michigan University Hosting Community Vaccine Clinic This WeekendEastern Michigan University is hosting a community COVID vaccine clinic Saturday for residents in Washtenaw County and surround cities, EMU students, faculty and staff.
Starbucks Requiring Employees To Get COVID Vaccine Or Test WeeklyStarbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
MSU, UM Requiring Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test For EventsTwo Michigan universities now require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend certain events.
Central Michigan University Requiring COVID-19 Booster Shots By Jan. 17University community members are required to get the booster shot by then to be considered “fully vaccinated,” the school said. Students, staff and faculty who do not receive a booster vaccine will have to get tested weekly for the virus.
Michigan Sets Goal For 1 Million More Residents To Receive COVID-19 Booster By Jan. 31The state of Michigan announced Tuesday it has set a goal to have 1 million more Michiganders, including 95% of eligible nursing home residents, receive the booster shot by Jan. 31, 2022.
Detroit School District Requiring All Teachers, Staff To Be Vaccinated By Feb. 18, 2022School officials say about 80% of the district's 6,000 staff are already vaccinated, leaving more than 1,000 employees that need to be vaccinated or show proof of exemption.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters For Ages 16-17About 2.6 million U.S. teens in this age group would be eligible for boosters already -- a small addition to the 141 million adults already eligible for boosters.
MDHHS: More Than 10% Of Michigan Children Ages 5-11 Receive First COVID-19 Vaccine DoseThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday that more than 10% of children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
CDC Vaccine Advisers Vote To Recommend COVID-19 Boosters For All AdultsVaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously, 11-0, to recommend booster doses of Pfizer/BioNTech's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for all adults.
WMU Gives Up Lawsuit Fight Over Vaccines For AthletesWestern Michigan University agreed to stop opposing a legal challenge by athletes who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine, attorneys said Tuesday.
Appointments Available For Pediatric Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine In Oakland CountyMore than 7,000 residents in Oakland County have made appointments to receive the pediatric dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and there are still appointments available.
Pfizer, BioNTech Seek FDA Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster For All AdultsPfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they're seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for a COVID-19 vaccine booster for all individuals age 18 and older.
Biden Vax-Test Mandate Covers Government Workers In MichiganMichigan is one of 26 states to operate and enforce workplace safety rules instead of the U.S. government.