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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.

70 Percent Of Surveyed Michiganders Want Vaccine

LANSING - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the President's chief medical advisor is on a crusade to get more folks vaccinated, so Michigan pollster Bernie Porn thought his recent polling numbers might add some fuel to that crusade. He sent a letter to the good doctor showing that 70 percent of those surveyed in Michigan wanted to

By |2021-03-25T21:19:08-04:00March 25th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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What Are The New Social Media Rules For Those Vaccinated?

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown explains what anyone receiving the COVID vaccines should do before they plan large gatherings with family and friends this summer....probably the earliest safe mixer can occur. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of 27 major pharmaceutical, 13 diagnostic and 6

By |2021-03-19T14:38:54-04:00March 19th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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After COVID Vaccine, What Activities Can You Safety Do?

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown in this video tells you what you can and can not do safely once you have been vaccinated for COVID-19. You are going to want to watch this video because it's packed full of news. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch

By |2021-03-14T16:42:36-04:00March 14th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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COVID Vaccine Available To Michiganders Ages 16 With Medical Conditions March 22

LANSING - To continue progress toward state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bringing a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today announced the state is expanding vaccination eligibility for Michiganders ages 16 and older with

By |2021-03-13T11:50:13-05:00March 13th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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COVID 19 Update With Fred Brown: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides analysis of the latest COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Food & Drug Administration - developed by Johnson & Johnson. The big difference from the earlier two, from Pfizer and Moderna, is it only requires one shot, opening up the potential to get far more Americans vaccinated than ever

By |2021-03-07T10:24:34-05:00March 7th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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Priority Health Extends Zero-Deductible Policy For COVID-19 Treatment

GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at Priority Health announced that the health insurer will continue to waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for medically necessary treatment of COVID-19 through Sept. 30, 2021. This means that all of the company’s nearly one million members across fully funded commercial, individual, Medicaid and Medicare plans can get the treatment they need

By |2021-03-04T16:33:36-05:00March 4th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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Kalamazoo Airport Partners With OptiMed To Test Passengers For COVID-19

KALAMAZOO. - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has partnered with locally based OptiMed Health Partners to provide COVID-19 testing for arriving and departing passengers as well as members of the local community. The OptiMed COVID testing office on the main floor allows for safe and private testing near the baggage claim and car rental stations with

By |2021-02-26T19:26:19-05:00February 26th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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Creating and Maintaining COVID 19 Social Bubbles

ANN ARBOR - World renown epidemiologist, Fred Brown, joins us again on MITech TV to update what people should do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Doing so requires everyone to minimize contact with others to immediate family and a few friends to create social bubbles - everyone inside the bubble is virus free. Trained

By |2021-02-26T17:01:10-05:00February 26th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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Survey: Half Of Americans Say They Will Receive COVID-19 Vaccine When Available

NEW YORK—A groundbreaking “Back-to-Normal Barometer” survey for the first time finds that half of Americans say that they will receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available for them to receive it.  Driving this lack of enthusiasm, 60% of people surveyed don’t believe a vaccine is safe for them to take, while 40% of people

By |2021-02-19T16:10:26-05:00February 19th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|
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COVID 19 Healthcare Update: CDC Recommendations For Reopening Schools

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt and Mike again to explain the CDC's new recommendations for reopening schools. He also discusses updates on vaccine efficacy and distribution timetables. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of 27 major pharmaceutical, 13 diagnostic and 6 vaccine products. 

By |2021-02-18T20:24:48-05:00February 18th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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