WASHINGTON (AP) — Dealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board, and instead endorsed the extra vaccine dose only for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe ...

KINGSFORD — Health officials Thursday issued an indoor mask order for all students in kindergarten through sixth grade at all educational facilities in Dickinson and Iron counties, effective Monday. The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department order also requires anyone “providing ...

Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids’ health despite claims suggesting otherwise. The claims are circulating on social media and elsewhere just as virus outbreaks are hitting many reopened U.S. ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A coalition of parent groups on Wednesday urged Michigan’s health department to require indoor masking at all schools to curb the coronavirus and vowed to combat politicians who oppose such mandates. The Michigan Parents Alliance for Safe Schools includes pro-mask ...

Local health officials Wednesday warned of climbing COVID-19 cases in the area, calling it “a disturbing trend.” In a news release, the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department stated that Dickinson County cases have been 7.5 times higher compared with August 2020 and Iron County cases ...

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department announces plans to conduct the following off-site community influenza and COVID immunization clinics. Appointments are necessary; no walk-ins will be accepted. Individuals attending the clinics will be required to wear a mask. ...