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Michigan health officials announced a massive expansion of eligibility for the MPV vaccine, just as the FDA issued an emergency use authorization that means the 6,400 doses the state has on hand could immunize more than 30,000 people.

The state reported almost 20,000 COVID cases last week. The CDC says that 10 of Michigan’s 83 counties still have a high transmission rate and should wear masks indoors.

As nice as it’s been having a break from COVID, the virus is not gone. So, where does that leave us? On today's episode, we hear from an epidemiologist about adapting to a virus that’s here to stay.

The state health department pays social media influencers to promote COVID vaccines. The story of Elsie Roxborough, a Black Detroiter who passed as white in New York. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan marches on with his fight against blight.

For nearly a year now, state health officials have been trying to convince parents to get their kids vaccinated for COVID-19. And that includes turning to the people who already have a direct line to tens of thousands of Michigan-based moms: influencers.

Today, on Stateside, could the spread of omicron move the needle on vaccination? And the Great Lakes region is under thin ice. Also, former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield stands accused of sexual assault by his sister-in-law.

Today, a look into Michigan's COVID plan amidst the latest surge. Plus, we revisit our conversations with two local historians.

The school mask orders in Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ottawa counties are tied to the availability of the pediatric COVID vaccine.

How Michigan plans to implement the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine for children. Detroit schools keep nutrition local through a farm to school meal program. Medical historian and author Howard Markel's latest book shines light on female scientist contribution to the discovery of DNA's double helix.

This article was originally published on August 16, 2021. Some of the information inside may be outdated. Please refer to the CDC for official guidelines.…