Coronavirus

Published April 20, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County launches smaller vaccine clinics for select communities

OAKLAND COUNTY— For older residents or those who speak English as a second language, securing a slot to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be quite the ordeal.

Published April 19, 2021

Metro

Beaumont, patients share their experience during third COVID-19 surge

OAKLAND COUNTY — Samantha Shelton, 34, of Lake Orion, knows first-hand how debilitating a COVID-19 infection can be.

Madison Heights residents can visit the city’s website, madison-heights.org, where clicking a banner at the top of the front page will take them to more resources on getting vaccinated.

Published April 16, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials urge residents to get vaccinated

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With Michigan a national hotspot for COVID-19 in recent weeks and virus variants on the rise, city officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Published April 15, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods hosts COVID-19 vaccination event

HARPER WOODS — Communities around the nation and around the world are organizing ways for local residents to receive their vaccinations for COVID-19.

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers has started a Post COVID-19 Outpatient Rehabilitation Recovery Program. Kip Worley works with physical therapist Kayla Daniels March 29.

Published April 15, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Health care officials respond to COVID-19 recovery needs

METRO DETROIT — Recovering from COVID-19 can be a long process, and health care officials are seeing a new need to support people through it.

In a joint statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, officials recommended a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending the additional review of data involving “a rare and severe type of blood clot” in six individuals who received the vaccine. All six were women between the ages of 18 and 48. As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had been administered in the U.S., according to the statement.

Published April 13, 2021

Warren Weekly

Drive-thru vaccine clinic at Warren’s City Hall suspended

WARREN — The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Warren's City Hall parking structure was suspended indefinitely on April 13 at the recommendation of federal health officials, citing a need for further review of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Published April 7, 2021

Metro

New program to help with rent, utilities for those struggling in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 changed everything for everyone, but shutdowns have affected some residents more than others.

Published April 7, 2021

Metro

Finding new interests during shutdowns

METRO DETROIT — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, musician Mike McCabe was on his way to his job playing piano for vacationers aboard the Carnival Cruise Line.

Published April 2, 2021

Warren Weekly

Macomb County health officer talks about vaccine rollout

WARREN — The last week of March was full of big news for those waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Macomb County.

Published April 2, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Health experts vouch for vaccines: ‘All of them are very safe and effective’

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a webinar hosted by the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, several experts came together to field questions on the vaccines for COVID-19.

Published April 2, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

COVID-19 immunizations begin at Lakeside Mall

STERLING HEIGHTS — For people signed up in advance, it’s now possible to get their shopping and their COVID-19 shot done in the same car trip.

Published April 1, 2021

Metro

Officials encourage continued vigilance as COVID cases surge

METRO DETROIT — An increase in coronavirus cases across Michigan are causing medical practitioners to again stress the importance of mask wearing and social distancing.

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site that will begin operation in Warren on April 8, in the parking structure next to City Hall on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.

Published March 31, 2021

Metro

Macomb County adds COVID-19 vaccination sites in Warren

WARREN — Eligible people who live or work in southern Macomb County now have increased accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment in Warren.

Rhonda Terry, the director of human services in Southfield, places food items into bags at City Hall. Terry has spearheaded the city’s COVID-19 hotline initiative by helping residents without internet access apply for a vaccine appointment.

Published March 23, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield sets up COVID-19 hotline to assist residents

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Human Services Department consists of one woman — Rhonda Terry.

Workers pull sewage samples recently in Clinton Township. Samples pulled from sites across Clinton Township show the COVID-19 infection rate is higher than numbers currently reported by state health officials.

Published March 23, 2021

Metro

Sewage testing indicates COVID numbers continue to climb

MACOMB COUNTY – The Macomb County Public Works Office reports that March’s increase in COVID-19 infections in Macomb County are higher than clinical numbers show and will likely increase further.

Published March 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

WCS provides COVID-19 vaccination clinic

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The Warren Consolidated Schools Performing Arts Center was transformed into a vaccination clinic March 10 as more than 200 district employees and their spouses received their first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine.

Published March 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren partners with Walgreens, McLaren to deliver vaccine

WARREN — A total of 3,092 people received the first round of the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination at Warren’s City Hall March 10-12 through a partnership between the city, McLaren Health System and Walgreens.

Ford Field in Detroit will be used as a mass vaccination center to administer vaccines for COVID-19.

Published March 19, 2021

Metro

Mass COVID-19 vaccination site installed at Ford Field

DETROIT — On March 12, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that an eight-week mass vaccination site with the capacity to administer 6,000 doses each day will open on Wednesday, March 24, at Ford Field in Detroit to serve Michigan residents.

Published March 18, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Nearly 100,000 seniors vaccinated in Macomb County as COVID-19 eligibility groups continue to expand

MACOMB COUNTY — Two new eligibility groups are now being provided access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published March 13, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Amid pandemic, Shelby Township seniors find silver lining in dog, return home

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — As the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdowns approaches, foremost in people’s memories will be the devastating reality of the past 12 months with lives lost, jobs lost, economic declines and emotional strain.