The Biden administration wants to withhold funds for homes that don’t require staff vaccines. But Michigan has one of the nation’s lowest staff vaccination rates, and some fear a mandate will lead more workers to quit, making staff shortages worse.
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In-depth reporting on the intersection between public policy and important health topics ‒ such as insurance coverage, hospital admissions, opioid abuse, access to care, medical research and the business of health care ‒ that impact nearly every Michigan resident.
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In Michigan, the COVID increase isn’t just among the unvaccinated anymore
One hospital system says 15 to 20 percent of those hospitalized with COVID have already been vaccinated. The increase helped propel the call for booster shots.
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COVID boosters likely coming to Michigan in September. What to know.
With the delta variant surging, the White House announced plans to make boosters broadly available by Sept. 20. We answer your questions about who can get them and when.
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Michigan GOP eyes limits to vaccine, mask rules. Health officials dismayed
A bill would allow employees to sue if they’re fired for refusing vaccines, while Republican leaders want activists to fight school mask rules.
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Michigan schools must teach in-person, get waiver, or lose funding
Even as COVID cases increase, online-only learning won’t be an easy option for schools this year. The policy shift was agreed to by the GOP legislature and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan’s top doc: COVID vaccines aren’t just about protecting you
Michigan doesn’t plan a vaccine mandate, said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the state’s chief medical executive, as she joined the mother of a dead child and others to call on Michiganders to think of others when it comes to safety practices and vaccines.
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Protesters gather at Michigan Capitol to protest COVID vaccine mandates
As pressure increases on businesses, schools and universities and governments to take stronger action, Friday’s crowd in Lansing said vaccine mandates go too far.
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CDC raises Michigan COVID risk level: Why it matters, and why it may not
Cases remain low compared to pandemic peaks, but their uptick has returned many counties to higher risk levels and placed most Michigan residents under indoor masking recommendations and an eviction moratorium.
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Vaccine mandates increase among Michigan employers. What you need to know.
Yes, they can ask. They can even require shots. You can refuse. But don’t be surprised if you’re fired.
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Youngsters key to Michigan herd immunity. But less than half have had shots
Vaccine manufacturers expand trials for those younger than 12, but overall vaccine rates are slow for adults, and worse for teens. Now, a new poll shows 1 in 2 parents of young children won’t vaccinate them.