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.
Michigan Health Watch
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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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.
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CDC recommends masks in 11 Michigan counties. Most have low inoculation rates
Most of Michigan has been spared the COVID surge sweeping nation. The counties deemed to have high or significant rates also tend to lag in vaccinations.
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CDC recommends indoor mask use. But don’t expect mandates in Michigan
As COVID rates increase, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s time again to wear masks in areas with high transmission rates. Any orders likely would come from employers, though, not government.
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After limiting Whitmer powers, Unlock Michigan now targets local health orders
An advocacy group will soon begin collecting signatures to limit health emergencies to 28 days, then require lawmakers to sign off on orders. Health officials say that’s reckless.
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Some caution over rising Michigan COVID cases and positive tests
More than 400 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past couple days, raising some worry that the Delta variant may be finding its footing in Michigan. Positive test results are also up, but hospitalizations remain low.
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Michigan doctors found a huge spike in eating disorders during COVID
At Michigan Medicine, hospitalizations of young people, nearly all female, more than doubled. Possible links to the pandemic were also noted at Beaumont Health in metro Detroit and at a children’s hospital in Grand Rapids.
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Feds won’t probe Michigan nursing home COVID policy, despite initial query
Democrats, Republicans accuse the other of playing politics after President Joe Biden’s administration declines to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s rules.
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Up to 400K COVID vaccines set to expire in Michigan. Few want them.
Just months ago, Michiganders clamored for vaccines, frustrated at waiting lists and line-cutters in a bid to secure precious shots. Now, health officials worry they will go to waste.