A new lawsuit is challenging the legality of Michigan’s latest mask mandate – plus other new COVID-19 health orders from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon. Read More
During the 1918 flu pandemic, Blanche Reeves was living in rural Iowa when she got sick. Even though she was still recovering in November 1920, she managed to cast her vote in the presidential election. Read More
Michigan Chief Medical Executive Doctor Joneigh Khaldun agrees, saying herd immunity without a vaccine would be quote "inhumane." Read More
Michigan’s coronavirus restrictions would be managed on a county-by-county basis using data from their local communities under a new plan from Republicans unveiled Tuesday. The plan would use scientific data to guide decisions for county-specific restrictions based on levels of COVID-19 activity, testing capacity and hospitals' ability to treat patients. Read More
Owosso barber Karl Manke is declaring partial victory in his battle against the state over violations of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus orders. Manke, 77, received several citations and criminal charges when he reopened his downtown Owosso barbershop in May against Whitmer’s orders at the time requiring hair salons and barbershops to remain closed. Read More
People will not be allowed to openly carry firearms near polling places, clerks offices or locations where absentee ballots are counted, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday. Read More
An exclusive poll for ABC12 shows more about what voters are most concerned about leading up to the November election. It shouldn’t come as a shock that the No. 1 issues for most voters were tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. But past that similarity there’s a split. Read More
If you were hoping to gather your extended family and celebrate Thanksgiving, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert warns that may not be the best idea. With coronavirus cases on the rise in more than 40 states, Dr. Anthony Fauci says large family gatherings, especially involving elderly relatives or out-of-state travel, are not ideal in 2020.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is criticizing a declaration by a group of scientists that supports the concept of “herd immunity,” which the White House is using to bolster a push to reopen schools and businesses. Read More
The state health department and Michigan State University are launching a voluntary smartphone app to notify people who've been exposed to someone with the coronavirus, a step toward potentially taking the technology statewide. Read More
