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Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that can be mild, such as some cases of the common cold (among other possible causes, predominantly rhinoviruses), and others that can be lethal, such as SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.

Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at FredBrown.Com https://youtu.be/8goPSSWLOQg To watch the full video interview with co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan, click on the video link

By |2022-03-09T13:40:01-05:00March 9th, 2022|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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UM Report: Lockdowns During Early Pandemic Saved Lives, But Not Go-To Strategy Moving Forward

ANN ARBOR—The U.S. pandemic lockdown in 2020 caused a $2.3 trillion economic downturn and split the nation politically, and now some European nations are locking down again as Omicron surges through the global population. But do these drastic measures save lives? Are they worth massive job and income losses? A new University of Michigan-led study

By |2022-01-21T11:37:13-05:00January 21st, 2022|Coronavirus, Science|
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What’s Next For Omicron COVID Variant – Epidemiologist Fred Brown Explains

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's the current and projected situation for the COVID-19 mutation dubbed Omicron. Fred consults with the FDA, many US states and nations to advise them on healthcare measures that need to be taken to minimize the spread of the pandemic. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown

By |2022-01-07T16:09:22-05:00January 7th, 2022|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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A National Strategy For The “New Normal” Of Life With COVID

CHICAGO - As the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 demonstrates, COVID-19 is here to stay. In January 2021, President Biden issued the “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness.” As the US moves from crisis to control, this national strategy needs to be updated. Policy makers need to specify the goals and strategies for

By |2022-01-07T08:21:40-05:00January 7th, 2022|Coronavirus, Science|
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UM Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination, Or Negative Test, To Enter, Including Athletic Events

ANN ARBOR – If you’re planning to visit, work or attend an indoor athletic event at  the University of Michigan campus, you have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative-test results – or you won’t be admitted. The new policy was announced this week in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout

By |2022-01-05T19:15:58-05:00January 5th, 2022|Coronavirus, Featured, Science|
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State of Michigan Releases New COVID Quarantine Guidance

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) Everyone, regardless of vaccination status. Stay home for 5 days. If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can

By |2022-01-04T08:52:17-05:00January 4th, 2022|Coronavirus, Featured, Science|
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Omicron COVID Mutation Headed To USA – How Will It Impact the Nation’s Health?

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to analyze the new COVID Variant that is sweeping South Africa. It's been dubbed Omicron. Brown says he suspects it already has arrived in the USA. What impact it will have on the country's COVID health crisis won't be know for a couple more weeks.

By |2021-11-30T09:43:35-05:00November 29th, 2021|Coronavirus, Featured, mitechtv, Science|
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Epidemiologist Fred Brown: If You Can’t Get Vaccinated By Thanksgiving, Wear A Mask Indoors

ANN ARBOR - Thanksgiving and year-end holidays are upon us. Whether you have had a Moderna, Pfizer or JnJ vaccine to date, please get a full three course dose before you go visiting or you are not properly protected. If you can not get to full protection by Thanksgiving, then wear a mask and visit

By |2021-11-21T13:56:43-05:00November 21st, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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Survey: Nearly 60 Percent Of Americans Unlikely To Travel For Thanksgiving Or Christmas

WASHINGTON DC - While rising vaccination rates against COVID-19 have increased travelers’ comfort levels, most Americans are still opting to stay home this holiday season, according to a new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association conducted by Morning Consult. The survey found that 29% of Americans are likely to travel for

By |2021-11-21T11:17:16-05:00November 12th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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HR Should Be On Alert For Fake Vaccination Cards

LANSING - With air travel opening and requirements for vaccines required, the fake vaccine card market is taking off.  There are a number of cases reported in the news. For example, a spelling-challenged Illinois woman who doesn’t know her Moderna from ‘Maderna’ was arrested after using a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to go on vacation in

By |2021-11-21T11:22:36-05:00November 12th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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