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Here’s what to know Dec. 20, 2021

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 12,649 new cases of COVID-19 and 254 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 6,325 cases over a two-day period.

Of the 254 deaths announced Friday, 159 were identified during a review of records.

Wednesday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,420,838, including 25,824 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,408,189 cases and 25,570 deaths, as of Wednesday.

Testing has increased to around 50,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 16.53% as of Friday — a decrease from last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks and are at the highest point of the pandemic.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 5,788 on Friday. The 7-day death average was 108 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 1.8%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 248,500 on Friday.

Michigan has reported more than 10.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 67.9% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose, while 62.4% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

Across Michigan’s entire population, 62.6% have received at last one COVID vaccine dose.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 50 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 804,900 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 8.6 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 487 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 273 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 5.3 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

Coronavirus headlines:

COVID cases and deaths trends by Michigan county

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

8 Michigan COVID takeaways: Omicron, fourth surge, ‘deeply concerning direction’

Officials provided an update on Michigan’s COVID-19 situation Friday after the first case of the omicron variant was identified in the state.

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Elizabeth Hertel, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as MDHHS chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, spoke during the briefing.

They were joined by Dr. Michael Tsimis, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine physician with Spectrum Health, and Dr. Paolo Marciano, MD, PhD, the chief medical officer for Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn.

Read and watch here.

Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults, kids at all-time high

The number of patients in Michigan hospitals for COVID-19 has surpassed the spring wave and has reached a new record high, according to new data.

MDHHS updated its hospitalization data on Monday after a five-day break for the holiday, showing 4,386 in hospitals statewide with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

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7 takeaways from expert’s Metro Detroit COVID update: ‘I consider this our 4th surge’

A Beaumont Health expert provided a concerning update about COVID and hospital trends in Metro Detroit, calling this the “fourth surge” and sharing three reasons why he believes numbers are once again on the rise.

Nick Gilpin, an infectious disease physician and the medical director of infection prevention for Beaumont Health, held a virtual briefing on Nov. 11 to discuss what he’s seeing in Metro Detroit.

Learn more right here.

Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids

Parents are looking for where to get their younger kids a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave its final green light for Pfizer adolescent doses in kids aged 5-11.

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Doses should be available at your local pharmacies, doctor’s offices, hospitals and clinics now or very soon. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.

EXPLAINER: What to know about vaccines for kids aged 5-11

We’re tracking any information we get on available clinics and doses for kids 5-11 in the live updates blog here.

Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spread

As the number of COVID cases continue to surge in Michigan, new data reveals that mask mandates in school appear to be working to slow the spread of the virus.

It is one of the most, if not the most, divisive issue inside the pandemic — mask mandates, especially in schools. Anger and frustrations has boiled over inside, outside and at board meetings. But new data is supporting the use of masks in schools.

Ad

See the data here.

Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising threshold

Michigan health officials are adopting a new definition of COVID-19 school outbreaks that lifts the threshold from two cases to three associated with a school.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) gets such a definition from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists — view that here. The new definition changes the threshold to at least three cases within a group, up from two.

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Read more here.

Flu expected to circulate more this year due to fewer COVID precautions

While coronavirus pandemic precautions helped keep the flu away last year, experts are worried that we won’t be so lucky this year.

Precautions and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually also helped prevent the spread of the flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, during the 2020 flu season. This time last year, health experts were concerned that the U.S. would experience a “twindemic” with COVID and the flu, but that didn’t happen, likely due to a combination of mask wearing, social distancing, most schools being closed and overall reduced travel.

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But this year, many of those precautions and restrictions are no longer in effect, and the flu is expected to circulate more widely.

Learn more here.

Detroit opens scheduling for third dose of COVID vaccinations

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Residents must have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and have compromised immune systems to schedule an appointment for a third dose.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations, which were approved by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, will be offered at the TCF Center drive-thru to those with an appointment.

Read more here.

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CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in schools, some indoor settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

The CDC on Tuesday, July 27 cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.

The CDC said that in the United States most new infections are among unvaccinated people. But “breakthrough” infections, which generally cause milder illness, can occur in vaccinated people.

Learn more here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Nov. 15:

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  • Nov. 15 — 7,012 new cases

  • Nov. 16 — 7,281 new cases

  • Nov. 17 — 7,280 new cases

  • Nov. 18 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 19 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 20 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 21 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 22 — 5,670 new cases

  • Nov. 23 — 8,502 new cases

  • Nov. 24 — 8,501 new cases

  • Nov. 25 — 5,065 new cases

  • Nov. 26 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 27 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 28 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 29 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 30 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 1 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 2 — 9,221 new cases

  • Dec. 3 — 9,222 new cases

  • Dec. 4 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 5 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 6 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 7 — 7,693 new cases

  • Dec. 8 — 7,692 new cases

  • Dec. 9 — 5,891 new cases

  • Dec. 10 — 5,892 new cases

  • Dec. 11 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 12 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 13 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 14 — 5,861 new cases

  • Dec. 15 — 5,861 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Nov. 15:

  • Nov. 15 — 32 new deaths

  • Nov. 16 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 17 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 18 — 64 new deaths

  • Nov. 19 — 64 new deaths (71 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 20 — 27 new deaths

  • Nov. 21 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 22 — 28 new deaths (32 from past three days from vital records)

  • Nov. 23 — 140 new deaths

  • Nov. 24 — 140 new deaths (143 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 25 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 26 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 27 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 28 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 29 — 27 new deaths (57 from past five days from vital records)

  • Nov. 30 — 179 deaths

  • Dec. 1 — 179 deaths (160 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 2 — 138 new deaths

  • Dec. 3 — 139 new deaths (169 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 4 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 5 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 6 — 43 new deaths (47 from past three days from vital records)

  • Dec. 7 — 175 new deaths

  • Dec. 8 — 175 new deaths (185 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 9 — 117 new deaths

  • Dec. 10 — 118 new deaths (151 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 11 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 12 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 13 — 54 new deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 14 — 165 new deaths

  • Dec. 15 — 165 new deaths ( 230 from past two days from vital records)

Coronavirus resources:

COVID-19 Discussion Forum:

Join our dedicated space to discuss the pandemic. You’re invited to share questions, experiences, insights and opinions.

Join the conversation here.

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Here’s what to know Dec. 19, 2021

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 12,649 new cases of COVID-19 and 254 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 6,325 cases over a two-day period.

Of the 254 deaths announced Friday, 159 were identified during a review of records.

Wednesday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,420,838, including 25,824 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,408,189 cases and 25,570 deaths, as of Wednesday.

Testing has increased to around 50,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 16.53% as of Friday — a decrease from last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks and are at the highest point of the pandemic.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 5,788 on Friday. The 7-day death average was 108 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 1.8%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 248,500 on Friday.

Michigan has reported more than 10.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 67.9% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose, while 62.4% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

Across Michigan’s entire population, 62.6% have received at last one COVID vaccine dose.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 50 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 804,900 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 8.6 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 487 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 273 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 5.3 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

Coronavirus headlines:

COVID cases and deaths trends by Michigan county

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

8 Michigan COVID takeaways: Omicron, fourth surge, ‘deeply concerning direction’

Officials provided an update on Michigan’s COVID-19 situation Friday after the first case of the omicron variant was identified in the state.

Ad

Elizabeth Hertel, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as MDHHS chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, spoke during the briefing.

They were joined by Dr. Michael Tsimis, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine physician with Spectrum Health, and Dr. Paolo Marciano, MD, PhD, the chief medical officer for Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn.

Read and watch here.

Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults, kids at all-time high

The number of patients in Michigan hospitals for COVID-19 has surpassed the spring wave and has reached a new record high, according to new data.

MDHHS updated its hospitalization data on Monday after a five-day break for the holiday, showing 4,386 in hospitals statewide with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

Ad

7 takeaways from expert’s Metro Detroit COVID update: ‘I consider this our 4th surge’

A Beaumont Health expert provided a concerning update about COVID and hospital trends in Metro Detroit, calling this the “fourth surge” and sharing three reasons why he believes numbers are once again on the rise.

Nick Gilpin, an infectious disease physician and the medical director of infection prevention for Beaumont Health, held a virtual briefing on Nov. 11 to discuss what he’s seeing in Metro Detroit.

Learn more right here.

Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids

Parents are looking for where to get their younger kids a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave its final green light for Pfizer adolescent doses in kids aged 5-11.

Ad

Doses should be available at your local pharmacies, doctor’s offices, hospitals and clinics now or very soon. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.

EXPLAINER: What to know about vaccines for kids aged 5-11

We’re tracking any information we get on available clinics and doses for kids 5-11 in the live updates blog here.

Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spread

As the number of COVID cases continue to surge in Michigan, new data reveals that mask mandates in school appear to be working to slow the spread of the virus.

It is one of the most, if not the most, divisive issue inside the pandemic — mask mandates, especially in schools. Anger and frustrations has boiled over inside, outside and at board meetings. But new data is supporting the use of masks in schools.

Ad

See the data here.

Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising threshold

Michigan health officials are adopting a new definition of COVID-19 school outbreaks that lifts the threshold from two cases to three associated with a school.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) gets such a definition from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists — view that here. The new definition changes the threshold to at least three cases within a group, up from two.

Ad

Read more here.

Flu expected to circulate more this year due to fewer COVID precautions

While coronavirus pandemic precautions helped keep the flu away last year, experts are worried that we won’t be so lucky this year.

Precautions and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually also helped prevent the spread of the flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, during the 2020 flu season. This time last year, health experts were concerned that the U.S. would experience a “twindemic” with COVID and the flu, but that didn’t happen, likely due to a combination of mask wearing, social distancing, most schools being closed and overall reduced travel.

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But this year, many of those precautions and restrictions are no longer in effect, and the flu is expected to circulate more widely.

Learn more here.

Detroit opens scheduling for third dose of COVID vaccinations

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Residents must have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and have compromised immune systems to schedule an appointment for a third dose.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations, which were approved by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, will be offered at the TCF Center drive-thru to those with an appointment.

Read more here.

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CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in schools, some indoor settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

The CDC on Tuesday, July 27 cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.

The CDC said that in the United States most new infections are among unvaccinated people. But “breakthrough” infections, which generally cause milder illness, can occur in vaccinated people.

Learn more here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Nov. 15:

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  • Nov. 15 — 7,012 new cases

  • Nov. 16 — 7,281 new cases

  • Nov. 17 — 7,280 new cases

  • Nov. 18 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 19 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 20 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 21 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 22 — 5,670 new cases

  • Nov. 23 — 8,502 new cases

  • Nov. 24 — 8,501 new cases

  • Nov. 25 — 5,065 new cases

  • Nov. 26 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 27 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 28 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 29 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 30 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 1 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 2 — 9,221 new cases

  • Dec. 3 — 9,222 new cases

  • Dec. 4 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 5 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 6 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 7 — 7,693 new cases

  • Dec. 8 — 7,692 new cases

  • Dec. 9 — 5,891 new cases

  • Dec. 10 — 5,892 new cases

  • Dec. 11 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 12 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 13 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 14 — 5,861 new cases

  • Dec. 15 — 5,861 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Nov. 15:

  • Nov. 15 — 32 new deaths

  • Nov. 16 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 17 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 18 — 64 new deaths

  • Nov. 19 — 64 new deaths (71 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 20 — 27 new deaths

  • Nov. 21 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 22 — 28 new deaths (32 from past three days from vital records)

  • Nov. 23 — 140 new deaths

  • Nov. 24 — 140 new deaths (143 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 25 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 26 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 27 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 28 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 29 — 27 new deaths (57 from past five days from vital records)

  • Nov. 30 — 179 deaths

  • Dec. 1 — 179 deaths (160 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 2 — 138 new deaths

  • Dec. 3 — 139 new deaths (169 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 4 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 5 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 6 — 43 new deaths (47 from past three days from vital records)

  • Dec. 7 — 175 new deaths

  • Dec. 8 — 175 new deaths (185 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 9 — 117 new deaths

  • Dec. 10 — 118 new deaths (151 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 11 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 12 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 13 — 54 new deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 14 — 165 new deaths

  • Dec. 15 — 165 new deaths ( 230 from past two days from vital records)

Coronavirus resources:

COVID-19 Discussion Forum:

Join our dedicated space to discuss the pandemic. You’re invited to share questions, experiences, insights and opinions.

Join the conversation here.

Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.

Read original article here

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Here’s what to know Dec. 18, 2021

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 12,649 new cases of COVID-19 and 254 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 6,325 cases over a two-day period.

Of the 254 deaths announced Friday, 159 were identified during a review of records.

Wednesday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,420,838, including 25,824 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,408,189 cases and 25,570 deaths, as of Wednesday.

Testing has increased to around 50,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 16.53% as of Friday — a decrease from last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks and are at the highest point of the pandemic.

Ad

The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 5,788 on Friday. The 7-day death average was 108 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 1.8%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 248,500 on Friday.

Michigan has reported more than 10.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 67.9% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose, while 62.4% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

Across Michigan’s entire population, 62.6% have received at last one COVID vaccine dose.

Ad

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 50 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 804,900 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 8.6 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 487 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 273 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 5.3 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

Coronavirus headlines:

COVID cases and deaths trends by Michigan county

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

8 Michigan COVID takeaways: Omicron, fourth surge, ‘deeply concerning direction’

Officials provided an update on Michigan’s COVID-19 situation Friday after the first case of the omicron variant was identified in the state.

Ad

Elizabeth Hertel, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as MDHHS chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, spoke during the briefing.

They were joined by Dr. Michael Tsimis, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine physician with Spectrum Health, and Dr. Paolo Marciano, MD, PhD, the chief medical officer for Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn.

Read and watch here.

Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults, kids at all-time high

The number of patients in Michigan hospitals for COVID-19 has surpassed the spring wave and has reached a new record high, according to new data.

MDHHS updated its hospitalization data on Monday after a five-day break for the holiday, showing 4,386 in hospitals statewide with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

Ad

7 takeaways from expert’s Metro Detroit COVID update: ‘I consider this our 4th surge’

A Beaumont Health expert provided a concerning update about COVID and hospital trends in Metro Detroit, calling this the “fourth surge” and sharing three reasons why he believes numbers are once again on the rise.

Nick Gilpin, an infectious disease physician and the medical director of infection prevention for Beaumont Health, held a virtual briefing on Nov. 11 to discuss what he’s seeing in Metro Detroit.

Learn more right here.

Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids

Parents are looking for where to get their younger kids a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave its final green light for Pfizer adolescent doses in kids aged 5-11.

Ad

Doses should be available at your local pharmacies, doctor’s offices, hospitals and clinics now or very soon. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.

EXPLAINER: What to know about vaccines for kids aged 5-11

We’re tracking any information we get on available clinics and doses for kids 5-11 in the live updates blog here.

Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spread

As the number of COVID cases continue to surge in Michigan, new data reveals that mask mandates in school appear to be working to slow the spread of the virus.

It is one of the most, if not the most, divisive issue inside the pandemic — mask mandates, especially in schools. Anger and frustrations has boiled over inside, outside and at board meetings. But new data is supporting the use of masks in schools.

Ad

See the data here.

Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising threshold

Michigan health officials are adopting a new definition of COVID-19 school outbreaks that lifts the threshold from two cases to three associated with a school.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) gets such a definition from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists — view that here. The new definition changes the threshold to at least three cases within a group, up from two.

Ad

Read more here.

Flu expected to circulate more this year due to fewer COVID precautions

While coronavirus pandemic precautions helped keep the flu away last year, experts are worried that we won’t be so lucky this year.

Precautions and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually also helped prevent the spread of the flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, during the 2020 flu season. This time last year, health experts were concerned that the U.S. would experience a “twindemic” with COVID and the flu, but that didn’t happen, likely due to a combination of mask wearing, social distancing, most schools being closed and overall reduced travel.

Ad

But this year, many of those precautions and restrictions are no longer in effect, and the flu is expected to circulate more widely.

Learn more here.

Detroit opens scheduling for third dose of COVID vaccinations

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Residents must have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and have compromised immune systems to schedule an appointment for a third dose.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations, which were approved by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, will be offered at the TCF Center drive-thru to those with an appointment.

Read more here.

Ad

CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in schools, some indoor settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

The CDC on Tuesday, July 27 cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.

The CDC said that in the United States most new infections are among unvaccinated people. But “breakthrough” infections, which generally cause milder illness, can occur in vaccinated people.

Learn more here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Nov. 15:

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  • Nov. 15 — 7,012 new cases

  • Nov. 16 — 7,281 new cases

  • Nov. 17 — 7,280 new cases

  • Nov. 18 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 19 — 8,990 new cases

  • Nov. 20 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 21 — 5,669 new cases

  • Nov. 22 — 5,670 new cases

  • Nov. 23 — 8,502 new cases

  • Nov. 24 — 8,501 new cases

  • Nov. 25 — 5,065 new cases

  • Nov. 26 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 27 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 28 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 29 — 5,066 new cases

  • Nov. 30 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 1 — 8,265 new cases

  • Dec. 2 — 9,221 new cases

  • Dec. 3 — 9,222 new cases

  • Dec. 4 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 5 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 6 — 5,530 new cases

  • Dec. 7 — 7,693 new cases

  • Dec. 8 — 7,692 new cases

  • Dec. 9 — 5,891 new cases

  • Dec. 10 — 5,892 new cases

  • Dec. 11 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 12 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 13 — 5,381 new cases

  • Dec. 14 — 5,861 new cases

  • Dec. 15 — 5,861 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Nov. 15:

  • Nov. 15 — 32 new deaths

  • Nov. 16 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 17 — 121 new deaths

  • Nov. 18 — 64 new deaths

  • Nov. 19 — 64 new deaths (71 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 20 — 27 new deaths

  • Nov. 21 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 22 — 28 new deaths (32 from past three days from vital records)

  • Nov. 23 — 140 new deaths

  • Nov. 24 — 140 new deaths (143 from past two days from vital records)

  • Nov. 25 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 26 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 27 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 28 — 28 new deaths

  • Nov. 29 — 27 new deaths (57 from past five days from vital records)

  • Nov. 30 — 179 deaths

  • Dec. 1 — 179 deaths (160 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 2 — 138 new deaths

  • Dec. 3 — 139 new deaths (169 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 4 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 5 — 42 new deaths

  • Dec. 6 — 43 new deaths (47 from past three days from vital records)

  • Dec. 7 — 175 new deaths

  • Dec. 8 — 175 new deaths (185 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 9 — 117 new deaths

  • Dec. 10 — 118 new deaths (151 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 11 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 12 — 53 new deaths

  • Dec. 13 — 54 new deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

  • Dec. 14 — 165 new deaths

  • Dec. 15 — 165 new deaths ( 230 from past two days from vital records)

Coronavirus resources:

COVID-19 Discussion Forum:

Join our dedicated space to discuss the pandemic. You’re invited to share questions, experiences, insights and opinions.

Join the conversation here.

Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.

Read original article here

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Michigan reports 9,313 new COVID cases, 65 deaths — average of 3,104 cases per day

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 9,313 new cases of COVID-19 and 65 virus-related deaths Monday — an average of 3,104.3 cases over the past three days.

Monday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,137,748, including 22,247 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,128,435 cases and 22,182 deaths, as of Friday.

The deaths announced Monday include 29 identified during a Vital Records review

Testing has increased to around 40,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 11.36% as of Friday, a very slight decrease from last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,608 on Monday. The 7-day death average was 44 on Monday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.0%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 133,000 on Monday.

Michigan has reported more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 69.2% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 60.6% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 45.9 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 745,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 6.9 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 414 million doses in the U.S. alone.

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Worldwide, more than 246 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 4.9 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

New daily Michigan COVID-19 totals since Oct. 4:

  • Oct. 4 — 8,704 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 6 — 7,674 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 8 — 8,413 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 11 — 9,137 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 13 — 8,671 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 15 — 8,297 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 18 — 8,496 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 20 — 7,108 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 22 — 7,505 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 25 — 7,856 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 27 — 7,867 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 29 — 8,078 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Nov. 1 — 9,313 new cases (case count for three days)

Latest COVID-19 data in Michigan:

Here is a charted timeline of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

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Michigan reports 7,505 new COVID cases, 118 deaths — average of 3,753 cases per day

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 7,505 new cases of COVID-19 and 118 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 3,752.5 cases over the past two days.

Friday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,104,634, including 21,862 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,097,129 cases and 21,744 deaths, as of Wednesday.

The deaths announced Friday include 69 identified during a Vital Records review

Testing has increased to around 40,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 11.35% as of Monday, which is about the same as last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,638 on Monday — the highest it has been since early May. The 7-day death average was 34 on Monday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.0%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 105,600 on Monday — the highest it has been since May.

Michigan has reported more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Monday, with 68.4% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 60.1% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 44.6 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 719,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 6.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 402 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 239 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 4.8 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

New daily Michigan COVID-19 totals since Sept. 22:

  • Sept. 22 — 6,079 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 24 — 6,080 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 27 — 7,733 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Sept. 29 — 6,733 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 1 — 8,058 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 4 — 8,704 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 6 — 7,674 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 8 — 8,413 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 11 — 9,137 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 13 — 8,671 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 15 — 8,297 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 18 — 8,496 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 20 — 7,108 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 22 — 7,505 new cases (case count for two days)

Latest COVID-19 data in Michigan:

Here is a charted timeline of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (view here if you’re not seeing the table):

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Here’s what to know Oct. 15, 2021

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 8,297 new cases of COVID-19 and 104 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 4148.5 cases over the past two days.

Friday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,081,525, including 21,563 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,073,228 cases and 21,459 deaths, as of Wednesday.

The deaths announced Friday include 58 identified during a Vital Records review.

Testing has increased to around 30,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 11.46% as of Wednesday, an increase from last week. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,729 on Friday — the highest it has been since early May. The 7-day death average was 36 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.0%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 106,600 on Wednesday — the first time it has surpassed 100,000 since May.

Michigan has reported more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Tuesday, with 68.1% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 60% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

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  • NOTE: The state reported on Monday this week: “Due to a recent update in residential addresses reported to the CDC data tracker, the number of MI residents with 1+ doses will decrease by ~48,000 (-0.8%). All facts and figures within the MDHHS COVID vaccine dashboard below will remain unchanged.”

  • This change made the state’s vaccination coverage for 16+ residents fall from 68.4% to 67.9% on Monday, though that number has since risen.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 44.6 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 719,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 6.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 402 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 239 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 4.8 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

Coronavirus headlines:

VIEW: Chart: Michigan COVID vaccine coverage

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

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Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising threshold

Michigan health officials are adopting a new definition of COVID-19 school outbreaks that lifts the threshold from two cases to three associated with a school.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) gets such a definition from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists — view that here. The new definition changes the threshold to at least three cases within a group, up from two.

Read more here.

Flu expected to circulate more this year due to fewer COVID precautions

While coronavirus pandemic precautions helped keep the flu away last year, experts are worried that we won’t be so lucky this year.

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Precautions and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually also helped prevent the spread of the flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, during the 2020 flu season. This time last year, health experts were concerned that the U.S. would experience a “twindemic” with COVID and the flu, but that didn’t happen, likely due to a combination of mask wearing, social distancing, most schools being closed and overall reduced travel.

But this year, many of those precautions and restrictions are no longer in effect, and the flu is expected to circulate more widely.

Learn more here.

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Detroit opens scheduling for third dose of COVID vaccinations

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Residents must have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and have compromised immune systems to schedule an appointment for a third dose.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations, which were approved by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, will be offered at the TCF Center drive-thru to those with an appointment.

Read more here.

MDHHS ‘strongly recommends’ Michigan schools require universal masking when students return

Michigan health officials are strongly recommending schools require universal masking when students return for in-person learning.

Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 within school buildings.

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“Because many students have yet to be vaccinated and students under age 12 are not yet eligible, layered prevention measures, including universal masking, must be put in place for consistent in-person learning to keep kids, staff and families safe,” an MDHHS release says.

This update brings MDHHS guidance in line with that of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

Read more here.

CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in schools, some indoor settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

The CDC on Tuesday, July 27 cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.

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The CDC said that in the United States most new infections are among unvaccinated people. But “breakthrough” infections, which generally cause milder illness, can occur in vaccinated people.

Learn more here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Sept. 15:

  • Sept. 15 — 3,302 new cases

  • Sept. 16 — 2,808 new cases

  • Sept. 17 — 2,808 new cases

  • Sept. 18 — 2,395 new cases

  • Sept. 19 — 2,395 new cases

  • Sept. 20 — 2,395 new cases

  • Sept. 21 — 3,039 new cases

  • Sept. 22 — 3,040 new cases

  • Sept. 23 — 3,040 new cases

  • Sept. 24 — 3,040 new cases

  • Sept. 25 — 2,577 new cases

  • Sept. 26 — 2,578 new cases

  • Sept. 27 — 2,578 new cases

  • Sept. 28 — 3,386 new cases

  • Sept. 29 — 3,387 new cases

  • Sept. 30 — 4,029 new cases

  • Oct. 1 — 4,029 new cases

  • Oct. 2 — 2,901 new cases

  • Oct. 3 — 2,901 new cases

  • Oct. 4 — 2,902 new cases

  • Oct. 5 — 3,837 new cases

  • Oct. 6 — 3,837 new cases

  • Oct. 7 — 4,204 new cases

  • Oct. 8 — 4,205 new cases

  • Oct. 9 — 3,045 new cases

  • Oct. 10 — 3,046 new cases

  • Oct. 11 — 3,046 new cases

  • Oct. 12 — 4,335 new cases

  • Oct. 13 — 4,336 new cases

  • Oct. 14 — 4,148 new cases

  • Oct. 15 — 4,149 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Sept. 15:

  • Sept. 15 — 31 new deaths (41 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 16 — 34 new deaths

  • Sept. 17 — 34 deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 18 — 12 new deaths

  • Sept. 19 — 12 new deaths

  • Sept. 20 — 11 new deaths (9 from past three days from vital records)

  • Sept. 21 — 40 new deaths

  • Sept. 22 — 41 new deaths (52 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 23 — 41 new deaths

  • Sept. 24 — 41 new deaths (56 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 25 — 12 new deaths

  • Sept. 26 — 12 new deaths

  • Sept. 27 — 11 new deaths (13 from past three days from vital records)

  • Sept. 28 — 50 new deaths

  • Sept. 29 — 50 new deaths (50 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 30 — 39 new deaths

  • Oct. 1 — 40 new deaths (42 from past two days from vital records)

  • Oct. 2 — 20 new deaths

  • Oct. 3 — 21 new deaths

  • Oct. 4 — 21 new deaths (19 from past three days from vital records)

  • Oct. 5 — 46 new deaths

  • Oct. 6 — 46 new deaths (47 from past two days from vital records)

  • Oct. 7 — 41 new deaths

  • Oct. 8 — 41 new deaths (40 from past two days from vital records)

  • Oct. 9 — 12 new deaths

  • Oct. 10 — 12 new deaths

  • Oct. 11 — 12 new deaths (18 from past three days from vital records)

  • Oct. 12 — 60 new deaths

  • Oct. 13 — 50 new deaths (58 from past two days from vital records)

  • Oct. 14 — 52 new deaths

  • Oct. 15 — 52 new deaths (58 from past two days from vital records)

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Michigan reports 9,137 new COVID cases, 36 deaths — average of 3,046 cases per day

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 9,137 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 virus-related deaths Monday — an average of 3,045.7 cases over the past three days.

Monday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,064,557, including 21,349 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,055,420 cases and 21,313 deaths, as of Friday.

The deaths announced Monday include 18 identified during a Vital Records review. The state also reported an additional 14,060 recoveries from the virus, bringing that total to 945,175.

Testing has increased to around 30,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 11.34% as of Sunday, slightly lower than the previous week due to the increasing test volume. Hospitalizations have been steadily increasing for several weeks.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,603 on Monday — the highest it has been since early May. The 7-day death average was 29 on Monday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.0%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 99,400 on Monday.

Michigan has reported more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Wednesday, with 68.4% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 59.5% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 48.5 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 703,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 6.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 395 million doses in the U.S. alone.

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New daily Michigan COVID-19 totals since Sept. 3:

  • Sept. 3 — 4,448 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 7 — 6,313 new cases (case count for four days)

  • Sept. 8 — 2,364 new cases (case count for one day)

  • Sept. 10 — 6,095 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 13 — 6,093 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Sept. 15 — 6,604 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 17 — 5,616 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 20 — 7,185 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Sept. 22 — 6,079 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 24 — 6,080 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 27 — 7,733 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Sept. 29 — 6,733 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 1 — 8,058 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 4 — 8,704 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Oct. 6 — 7,674 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 8 — 8,413 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Oct. 11 — 9,137 new cases (case count for three days)

Latest COVID-19 data in Michigan:

Here is a charted timeline of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (view here if you’re not seeing the table):

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Here’s what to know Sept. 3, 2021

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 4,448 new cases of COVID-19 and 51 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 2,224 cases over the past two days.

Friday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 955,640, including 20,367 deaths. These numbers are up from 951,192 cases and 20,347 deaths, as of Wednesday.

NOTE: The state of Michigan reported 20,347 deaths on Wednesday, but when Friday’s update was posted, Wednesday’s number was decreased to 20,316. Therefore, the state announced Friday’s total of 20,367 deaths as an increase of 51, not 20.

The deaths announced Friday include 28 identified during a Vital Records review.

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Testing has increased to around 20,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 9.44% as of Wednesday, slightly higher than the previous week. The positive test rate has been steadily climbing since the end of June, when it was at its lowest. Hospitalizations have increased by 231% since July 1.

Cases are rising again in Michigan. The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,995 on Friday — a significant jump since the beginning of July. The 7-day death average was 25 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.1%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 54,000 on Friday.

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Michigan has reported more than 9.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 66% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 57.4% of 12+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 39 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 642,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 5 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 370 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Coronavirus headlines:

VIEW: Chart: Michigan COVID vaccine coverage

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

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Flu expected to circulate more this year due to fewer COVID precautions

While coronavirus pandemic precautions helped keep the flu away last year, experts are worried that we won’t be so lucky this year.

Precautions and restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 actually also helped prevent the spread of the flu, a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, during the 2020 flu season. This time last year, health experts were concerned that the U.S. would experience a “twindemic” with COVID and the flu, but that didn’t happen, likely due to a combination of mask wearing, social distancing, most schools being closed and overall reduced travel.

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But this year, many of those precautions and restrictions are no longer in effect, and the flu is expected to circulate more widely.

Learn more here.

Detroit opens scheduling for third dose of COVID vaccinations

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Residents must have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and have compromised immune systems to schedule an appointment for a third dose.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations, which were approved by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, will be offered at the TCF Center drive-thru to those with an appointment.

Read more here.

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MDHHS ‘strongly recommends’ Michigan schools require universal masking when students return

Michigan health officials are strongly recommending schools require universal masking when students return for in-person learning.

Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 within school buildings.

“Because many students have yet to be vaccinated and students under age 12 are not yet eligible, layered prevention measures, including universal masking, must be put in place for consistent in-person learning to keep kids, staff and families safe,” an MDHHS release says.

This update brings MDHHS guidance in line with that of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

Read more here.

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CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in schools, some indoor settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the United States where coronavirus is surging.

The CDC on Tuesday, July 27 cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.

The CDC said that in the United States most new infections are among unvaccinated people. But “breakthrough” infections, which generally cause milder illness, can occur in vaccinated people.

Learn more here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Aug. 16:

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  • Aug. 16 — 1,184 new cases

  • Aug. 17 — 1,345 new cases

  • Aug. 18 — 1,345 new cases

  • Aug. 19 — 2,098 new cases

  • Aug. 20 — 2,099 new cases

  • Aug. 21 — 1,306 new cases

  • Aug. 22 — 1,307 new cases

  • Aug. 23 — 1,307 new cases

  • Aug. 24 — 2,163 new cases

  • Aug. 25 — 2,163 new cases

  • Aug. 26 — 1,979 new cases

  • Aug. 27 — 1,979 new cases

  • Aug. 28 — 1,673 new cases

  • Aug. 29 — 1,673 new cases

  • Aug. 30 — 1,674 new cases

  • Aug. 31 — 2,247 new cases

  • Sept. 1 — 2,247 new cases

  • Sept. 2 — 2,224 new cases

  • Sept. 3 — 2,224 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Aug. 16:

  • Aug. 16 — 7 new deaths (8 from past three days from vital records)

  • Aug. 17 — 23 new deaths

  • Aug. 18 — 23 new deaths (15 from past two days from vital records)

  • Aug. 19 — 18 new deaths

  • Aug. 20 — 19 new deaths (13 from past two days from vital records)

  • Aug. 21 — 4 new deaths

  • Aug. 22 — 4 new deaths

  • Aug. 23 — 2 new deaths (5 from past three days from vital records)

  • Aug. 24 — 19 new deaths

  • Aug. 25 — 19 new deaths (10 from past two days from vital records)

  • Aug. 26 — 34 new deaths

  • Aug. 27 — 35 new deaths (42 deaths from past two days from vital records)

  • Aug. 28 — 9 new deaths

  • Aug. 29 — 9 new deaths

  • Aug. 30 — 8 new deaths (6 from past three days from vital records)

  • Aug. 31 — 45 new deaths

  • Sept. 1 — 46 new deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

  • Sept. 3 — 51 new deaths (28 from past two days from vital records)

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Michigan reports 4,448 new COVID cases, 51 deaths — average of 2,224 cases per day

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DETROIT – Michigan reported 4,448 new cases of COVID-19 and 51 virus-related deaths Friday — an average of 2,224 cases over the past two days.

Friday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 955,640, including 20,367 deaths. These numbers are up from 951,192 cases and 20,347 deaths, as of Wednesday.

NOTE: The state of Michigan reported 20,347 deaths on Wednesday, but when Friday’s update was posted, Wednesday’s number was decreased to 20,316. Therefore, the state announced Friday’s total of 20,367 deaths as an increase of 51, not 20.

The deaths announced Friday include 28 identified during a Vital Records review.

Testing has increased to around 20,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate at 9.44% as of Wednesday, slightly higher than the previous week. The positive test rate has been steadily climbing since the end of June, when it was at its lowest. Hospitalizations have increased by 231% since July 1.

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Cases are rising again in Michigan. The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,995 on Friday — a significant jump since the beginning of July. The 7-day death average was 25 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.1%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 54,000 on Friday.

Michigan has reported more than 9.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Friday, with 66% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose while 57.4% of 12+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 39 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 642,000 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 5 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 370 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 218 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 4.5 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

New daily Michigan COVID-19 totals since July 30:

  • July 30 — 2,250 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Aug. 3 — 2,605 new cases (case count for four days)

  • Aug. 6 — 3,962 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Aug. 9 — 2,720 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Aug. 11 — 2,786 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 13 — 3,127 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 16 — 3,554 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Aug. 18 — 2,690 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 20 — 4,197 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 23 — 3,920 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Aug. 25 — 4,326 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 27 — 3,958 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Aug. 30 — 5,020 new cases (case count for three days)

  • Sept. 1 — 4,494 new cases (case count for two days)

  • Sept. 3 — XXXX new cases (case count for two days)

Latest COVID-19 data in Michigan:

Here is a charted timeline of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (view here if you’re not seeing the table):

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Sign up for the Michigan Coronavirus Newsletter for updates delivered right to your inbox:

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Here’s what to know March 26, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 647,899 as of Friday, including 16,004 deaths, state officials report.

Friday’s update includes a total of 5,030 new cases and 20 additional deaths. On Thursday, the state reported 642,869 total cases and 15,984 deaths.

Testing has been steady around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate above 9% as of Thursday. The state has reported an up-tick in Hospitalizations over the last three weeks.

Related: MHA: Younger age groups driving rise in Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,493 on Thursday — the highest since early January. The 7-day death average was 22 on Thursday and has been flat for several weeks. The state’s fatality rate is 2.5%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 64,200 on Thursday. More than 562,000 have recovered in Michigan.

Michigan has reported more than 3.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered, as of Wednesday, with 30.3% of residents having received at least one dose.

More: Michigan sees virus surge, but tighter restrictions unlikely, Whitmer says

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 30 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 546,900 deaths reported from the virus.

Worldwide, more than 125 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.7 million have died. More than 71 million have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases

Coronavirus headlines:

VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine doses 💉

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VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

The state of Michigan announced Friday that all residents age 16 and up will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, nearly a month before the May 1 date pledged by President Joe Biden.

People age 16 to 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities will qualify starting March 22, when 50- to 64-year-olds can begin getting shots under a previous announcement. Two days later, March 24, a federally selected regional mass vaccination site will open at Detroit’s Ford Field to administer an additional 6,000 doses a day for two months.

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Learn more here.

MORE: Michigan’s updated COVID-19 vaccination schedule: Who is eligible and when

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351 has been identified in a child in Jackson County.

The health department did not say how the boy was infected but a case investigation is underway to determine close contacts and if there are additional cases associated.

This new variant was originally detected in South Africa in October 2020 and shares some mutations with the B117 variant. The first case of the B117 variant — originally detected in the United Kingdom — was identified in Washtenaw County.

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The state of Michigan has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, including the capacity limit and nightly curfew.

On Tuesday, March 2, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the restrictions on indoor dining have been revised.

Starting Friday, March 5, Michigan restaurants and bars will be allowed to fill up to 50% capacity, with a maximum of 100 people, according to the state.

“I’m proud that we are able to take this positive step without compromising public health,” Whitmer said.

Since Feb. 1, restaurants had been capped at 25% capacity. From mid-November through the end of January, no indoor dining was allowed at bars or restaurants.

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The number of the confirmed cases of a more contagious COVID-19 variant in Michigan increased by more than 100 this week, suggesting there is “undetected spread” in the community.

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the chief medical director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said the state has confirmed 422 cases of the COVID-19 B117 variant.

That number increased from 314 cases identified as of six days prior (Feb. 24).

Through a partnership with SMART, Macomb County is offering a new vaccination location in Sterling Heights.

The vaccination site is at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Utica Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke roads.

Appointments are required. Eligible residents and workers can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine line at 586-421-6579.

Wayne County announced it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older.

According to county Executive Warren Evans, the vaccination clinics will begin Feb. 23.

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“I’m pleased Wayne County is now in a position to begin vaccinating seniors,” Evans said. “I know everyone is eager to safely get back to normal. Our team is working hard to ensure all of our residents can get their COVID shot as quickly as the vaccine is available.”

There are no walk-up appointments and seniors must make an appointment by calling the number for the site in their communities.

The full list of clinics and how to register can be found here.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since March 1:

  • March 1 — 785 new cases

  • March 2 — 1,067 new cases

  • March 3 — 1,536 new cases

  • March 4 — 1,526 new cases

  • March 5 — 1,486 new cases

  • March 6 — 1,289 new cases

  • March 7 — 980 new cases

  • March 8 — 980 new cases

  • March 9 — 954 new cases

  • March 10 — 2,316 new cases

  • March 11 — 2,091 new cases

  • March 12 — 2,403 new cases

  • March 13 — 1,659 new cases

  • March 14 — 1,571 new cases

  • March 15 — 1,572 new cases

  • March 16 — 2,048 new cases

  • March 17 — 3,164 new cases

  • March 18 — 2,629 new cases

  • March 19 — 3,730 new cases

  • March 20 — 2,660 new cases

  • March 21 — 2,400 new cases

  • March 22 — 2,401 new cases

  • March 23 — 3,579 new cases

  • March 24 — 4,454 new cases

  • March 25 — 5,224 new cases

  • March 26 — 5,030 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since March 1:

  • March 1 — 6 new deaths

  • March 2 — 24 new deaths (12 from vital records)

  • March 3 — 5 new deaths

  • March 4 — 37 new deaths (29 from vital records)

  • March 5 — 10 new deaths

  • March 6 — 56 new deaths (48 from vital records)

  • March 7 — 2 new deaths

  • March 8 — 2 new deaths

  • March 9 — 29 new deaths (8 from vital records)

  • March 10 — 8 new deaths

  • March 11 — 23 new deaths (16 from vital records)

  • March 12 — 8 new deaths

  • March 13 — 38 new deaths (30 from vital records)

  • March 14 — 4 new deaths

  • March 15 — 5 new deaths

  • March 16 — 27 new deaths (6 from vital records)

  • March 17 — 0 new deaths

  • March 18 — 25 new deaths (24 from vital records)

  • March 19 — 15 new deaths

  • March 20 — 47 new deaths — (39 from vital records)

  • March 21 — 3 new deaths

  • March 22 — 3 new deaths

  • March 23 — 16 new deaths (8 from vital records)

  • March 24 — 16 new deaths

  • March 25 — 49 new deaths (30 from vital records)

  • March 26 — 20 new deaths

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