COVID-19 and Chloroquine: FDA Authorizes Use, But Risks Persist

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency authorization to use chloroquine and hyrdoxychloroquine to treat patients with...

Writer’s Block? A Pandemic Doesn’t Help, Say Metro Detroit Authors

Stuck inside during coronavirus, Michiganders are learning to deal with prolonged isolation and lack of social contact during the coronavirus...

Michigan Small Businesses Reel From COVID-19. Here’s Who Is Helping.

Michigan is closed for business, thank you very much.   “Our goal is to provide as much runway to these businesses...

Tips For the Conscious Eater On Cooking In the Age of Coronavirus

Housebound during coronavirus-related shutdowns, many Michiganders may be donning their chef hats, maybe for the first time. But the art of whipping...

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist On State Rep. Isaac Robinson: “He Fought With A Smile”

The toll of the coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on our state and on the people we know and...

Pandemic History 101: What Was the ‘Spanish’ Flu?

The global spread of the novel coronavirus has left the public in, what feels like, uncharted territory. "The final act...

Metro Detroit Hospitals, Health Systems Brace for COVID-19 Surge

Michigan hospitals and health systems are quickly becoming overwhelmed with coronavirus cases. With experts warning that cases are expected to...

Can Mosquitos Transmit COVID-19? And Other Questions For Local Physicians

Can COVID-19 be transmitted by mosquitos?  I'm sick, when I will be allowed to return to normal life? Should I...

Support Metro Detroit Restaurants By Entering WDET’s Gift Card Drawing

The community is important to this radio station. Detroit chefs and restaurants have been a part of the revitalization of...

Ford Retools to Take On COVID-19

Several carmakers have recently announced efforts to help supply medical equipment.  Earlier this week Ford announced it would join with...

Detroit Police Chief James Craig Diagnosed With COVID-19

Detroit Police Chief James Craig has tested positive for COVID-19, said Mayor Mike Duggan during a news conference this afternoon. In...

Trump Slams Detroit Carmakers, Orders General Motors Build Ventilators

Screen grab President Donald Trump is ordering General Motors to build ventilators after publicly criticizing the company for not meeting it's...