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Study shows connection between vitamin deficiency and dementia

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If you’ve had a baby in recent years, you’ve probably heard about the importance of folate or folic acid when it comes to good health.

The vitamin is essential before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects, such as spina bifida. But, new research suggests that folate may also play a critical role throughout our life — especially when it comes to our brain.

Sunday Read is ClickOnDetroit’s Sunday news review to help readers catch up on some of the most important topics of the week.

Folate is known as vitamin B9, or “folic acid” when in supplement form or when it’s added to food.

Researchers in the U.S. and in Israel studied more than 27,000 people between the ages of 60 and 75 years old. They found that those with a folate deficiency had a 68% higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia. They also had three times the risk of dying from any cause.

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It is thought that being deficient in folate may impair cognitive function and nerve signaling in the brain.

Researchers note that they couldn’t rule out that the dementia may have been causing the drop instead of vice versa. However, folate is already known to play a key role in forming red blood cells and helping our cells grow and function properly. Doctors can measure your folate levels using a blood test.

Foods naturally rich in folate include leafy green vegetables — such as spinach and broccoli — as well as asparagus, peas, nuts, eggs, beans and legumes, citrus fruits and cereals fortified with folic acid.

It’s important to note that our bodies can’t store folate in large amounts, so it’s impossible to build up a supply. This means that our blood levels can fall after only a few weeks of not getting enough of the vitamin.

The bottom line is that people need to eat foods rich in folate or folic acid on a regular basis to maintain those healthy levels. If you’re folate deficient, talk to your doctor about healthy ways to boost your levels.

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Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colon

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Doctors made a stunning discovery when a young father suffering digestive troubles came in for treatment.

Dan Gut said he tried to ignore his uncomfortable symptoms. He didn’t realize how serious they could be and now he’s sharing his story to encourage others to seek help sooner.

Gut is a financial advisor, husband, and father of five. He has a busy life and when he started having bowel issues, he didn’t think much of it.

“I always thought maybe it was what I was eating, or, like, lactose intolerance,” Gut said.

His symptoms persisted and his wife grew concerned.

“It progressively kept getting a little bit worse and a little bit worse and that’s when I mentioned it to my wife and she was like, ‘Yeah, you gotta get it checked out,’” Gut said.

His doctors at the Cleveland Clinic soon discovered what was wrong. He had more than 100 polyps in his colon, putting him at high risk for colorectal cancer.

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“Because of the large number of polyps in each one of them having the potential to turn into cancer, the best treatment would be removing all of the colon, leaving the rectum in place, and then hooking up the small intestine to the rectum,” Dr. David Liska said.

Liska is a colorectal surgeon with the Cleveland Clinic. He performed Gut’s surgery and said everything went well.

“It’s a large surgery, but we do it minimally invasively. Meaning, very small incisions. So the recovery is actually not as bad as you think it would be and people do very well with having that part of the colon removed,” Liska said.

Gut is now back at work and hasn’t had any other problems. Colorectal cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults. There are different theories about what is causing it — one being it could be related to the bacteria that live in our guts.

Regardless of the cause, doctors say it’s important to not ignore any symptoms. A colonoscopy is now recommended starting at age 45.

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If you have certain medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, a family history of colorectal cancer, or advanced polyps, you should get checked out sooner.

If you are experiencing any digestive symptoms of bowel changes talk to your doctor right away.

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COVID cases falling in US, but experts keeping close eye on new variant in Denmark

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DETROIT – New COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the United States, and more states and communities are rolling back precautions. But experts are carefully monitoring a variant of omicron known as BA.2.

BA.2 is also known as Stealth omicron. The World Health Organization estimates it’s about 30% more contagious than the original omicron variant.

BA.2 has been detected in 74 countries and 47 U.S. states, but experts are keeping a close eye on Denmark, where it’s now responsible for nearly 90% of new COVID cases, as it has fueled a second omicron surge.

Could that happen here?

Local 4 News asked Dr. Arnold Monto, the FDA’s Vaccine Advisory Panel chair.

“The proof of the pudding with these variants is what they do,” Monto said. “We have to be aware. We have to be vigilant and do the sequencing, which is going on now. And just be ready.”

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Monto said we’ve seen other variants that appeared threatening but never took off in the U.S.

“We have to see what happens here, and we have to be prepared because we know if it isn’t this one, it’s probably going to be another one,” Monto said.

New research from Denmark’s top disease authority suggests that people infected with the original omicron variant can get infected with BA.2 shortly after, but it’s rare.

“One of the blessings in disguise — I hate that term, but let’s use it — with omicron is that there were so many infections that we’ve got a fair level of immunity in the population,” Monto said.

He hopes that immunity might help us get closer to COVID becoming more of a seasonal virus like the flu. But he cautions against predictions, saying COVID continues to surprise us.

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Can you get COVID twice? Can vaccinated person get booster dose if there are people infected at home?

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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

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If you had COVID-19 as a mild case, can you get COVID-19 again? Or, if you had a mild case of COVID-19 and got vaccinations, can you still get COVID-19?

The answer is yes to both questions. Based on available research, you are least likely to get COVID again after an infection when you also get vaccinated.

My kids are 7 and 9 and both had COVID in July. Do they need both shots, or can they just get one, like a booster?

It is possible that their infections gave them a good head start on strong immunity, unfortunately we don’t know how much immunity it provided — so the recommendation is still for them to receive both shots.

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If a parent has been vaccinated, but two of their children have now tested positive for COVID. Would it be OK if the vaccinated person gets the booster while COVID is still lingering in the house.

Medically speaking, it is safe. But depending on the parent’s exposure to the infected children, they should quarantine until they know for certain that they didn’t become infected too.

I see much information on promoting the vaccine for the unvaccinated, which is great, but I have seen zero information promoting the second shot for people who have already had the first shot.

That is a really great point. At this point, whether you received the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine — you need two doses to maximize your protection and a booster when it’s appropriate.

It’s been six months after my first shot. Should I get the second shot, or did I wait too long?

It’s certainly not ideal, but you should get your second shot as soon as possible.

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If you have vaccine pro and con issues within family, is it still possible to visit together? Vaccinated people will wear masks, but is it safe to still meet with unvaccinated members, who most likely will not mask? If we limit visit to an hour or half hour, would it help?

Factors to consider for a family visit are: How many people are vaccinated? How many are masked? How close is everyone physically? How much ventilation there is and the duration of the time together are also factors. There is so much spread in the community right now that there are very few zero-risk scenarios. But you can decrease the risks by taking all of the precautions you can. Having everyone get tested would also reduce the risk.

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‘I consider this our 4th surge’

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DETROIT – 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 Thursday (Nov. 11) to discuss what he’s seeing in Metro Detroit.

Fourth COVID surge in Metro Detroit

“Over about the last four to five days, we’ve seen a considerable increase in our hospital COVID numbers,” Gilpin said. “We have currently about 397 — almost 400 COVID patients across our hospitals.

“With around 400 COVID patients in our hospitals right now, I consider this to be our fourth COVID surge.”

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Gilpin said the first surge happened in March/April 2020. Beaumont Health peaked around 1,300 patients during that surge.

“That was by far our most crushing wave,” he said.

Several months later, in the fall and winter months, the second surge arrived. Gilpin singled out the period between November 2020 and January 2021, saying the hospital system peaked at around 700 COVID patients.

In the brief period between April/May 2021, a third surge saw Beaumont Health peak at around 800 COVID patients, according to Gilpin.

“That was the wave that was predominantly driven by the new delta variant,” he said.

Gilpin said there was a stretch during the summer in which COVID numbers dropped, community positivity fell and life appeared to be going back to normal.

“Everything felt good,” Gilpin said. “Then, for the last couple of months, I’d say starting in about late August/early September, we’ve been experiencing this slow burn — this slow, steady increase, with a very shallow slope — of increases in COVID patients in our hospitals, and that number has gone over the last few months (from) a very slow slope to in the last week or so, a very sharp increase to where we currently are.”

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While hospitals are seeing fewer COVID patients right now than in previous surges, Gilpin said he’s “very concerned” about the trajectory of this wave.

“This fourth surge that we’re in right now could shape up to be a four- or five-month long affair,” he said.

Metro Detroit COVID trends

Gilpin said the COVID trends in the Metro Detroit community seem to mirror what Beaumont officials are seeing in their eight hospitals.

“The numbers across the state jumped about 30% in the past week, and the community positivity — the percentage of tests positive in the tri-county Metro Detroit area — has also increased and is now around 11.5%,” Gilpin said.

That percentage signals that Metro Detroit is officially in a period of “substantial to high” community COVID transmission, he said.

RELATED: Michigan has highest COVID case rate in US. And hospitalizations are rising

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For reference, in the summer, the percentage of positive tests in the area was below 3%, according to Gilpin.

He said Macomb County is around 12-13% positivity, Oakland County is around 8-9% and Wayne County is around 5%.

“When you put it all together, Metro Detroit is around 11% or so,” he said. “That’s an incredibly high number.”

Vaccinated vs. unvaccinated in hospitals

Gilpin was asked how many of the COVID patients in hospitals are vaccinated.

“What we’ve seen is that generally around 65-70% of all of our COVID patients in the hospital at any given time are unvaccinated,” Gilpin said. “That holds true for any COVID patient who comes into the hospital. That number is also approximately the same for our ICU patients.”

Gilpin said as of Wednesday, with around 400 COVID patients at Beaumont hospitals, about 260 were unvaccinated and about 115 were fully vaccinated.

“I can tell you, I’ve looked at those numbers in more detail: Most of those patients who are coming in who are fully vaccinated — there’s usually an explanation for this,” Gilpin said. “The explanation typically is that the person either has chronic medical conditions that put them at greater risk, that mean the vaccine may not be as effective in that population — for example, immune-compromising conditions, older age — or these may be people who got vaccinated very early on in the pandemic and they may be experiencing some waning immunity.”

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He said that waning immunity is what led to recommendations for the third booster shot.

Also, as the proportion of the general population becomes increasingly vaccinated, the proportion of COVID hospital patients who are vaccinated is obviously going to increase because there are simply more people who fit that category, Gilpin explained.

Metro Detroit ‘becoming a hotspot’

Metro Detroit’s percent positivity is currently more than double the rate experts are seeing across the nation, according to Gilpin.

“Metro Detroit, once again, is becoming a hotspot,” he said.

Now that transmission is so high in the area, Gilpin said it’s as important as ever to follow precautions such as making and social distancing.

Why are COVID cases rising in Metro Detroit?

Gilpin prefaced his comments about the surge by saying nobody knows for sure what’s driving the rise in COVID numbers. But as an infectious disease expert, he has some theories.

“It’s probably a combination of things,” Gilpin said. “For starters, it’s for certain that we still have a significant proportion of unvaccinated in the community.”

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He said numbers from Beaumont experts, as well as medical officials from the state of Michigan, verify that this surge is driven predominantly by people who have not received the COVID vaccine.

Even though Michigan is a state in which the vaccine is easily available, many people have decided not to get the shot, Gilpin said.

“We know that cooler weather that we’ve been experiencing over the last couple of weeks creates conditions that are more favorable for the virus to transmit,” Gilpin said. “Not only because temperature and humidity tend to favor transmission, but also because behaviorally, when it gets cold, we all start to gather indoors again, and that means more opportunity for transmission.”

The third factor in this surge is a national narrative that COVID is in decline, Gilpin said. That creates a false sense of security because while it might be true for many regions in the country, it’s “certainly not our experience” in the Midwest, he said.

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“I think some signaling that things are starting to get better has led to some more relaxed attitudes,” Gilpin said. “We’re seeing relaxed behaviors with regards to masking, physical distancing. We’re seeing more and more large gatherings take place, and we know that those are the conditions that are going to make for more transmission.”

How to flatten the curve

During previous surges, there was a drastic rise in cases followed by a drastic drop due to certain mitigation strategies, such as lockdowns and government mandates. But this surge is different, Gilpin believes.

The virus is spreading more gradually this time, and there are strategies (such as the vaccine) in place to slow the spread.

“We have things in place that we know can flatten that curve effectively without having to necessarily resort to those techniques that we’ve used in the past,” Gilpin said. “What I would like to see, personally, is I would like to see more people taking common sense approaches.”

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Vaccines for children

Gilpin said hospitalizations are “certainly up” for children across the state of Michigan, including at Beaumont hospitals.

The largest case increases right now in Michigan are happening among school-aged children — between 10 and 18 years old, according to Gilpin.

“Much of that is because there is still a significant portion of that population that is yet to be vaccinated,” Gilpin said.

He also said most new COVID outbreaks across the state are happening inside schools.

“It’s not even close,” he said. “So you’ve got schools driving a large proportion of outbreaks.”

Many children won’t get seriously ill from the disease, but some of them will, and they can all spread it to others, Gilpin warned.

“They can still spread COVID to their teachers,” Gilpin said. “They can spread it to their households, and then it just becomes a way for the virus to propagate more.”

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The mental impact of the time change

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It’s time to “fall back” this weekend, as we mark the end of Daylight Saving Time.

And while many are looking forward to that extra hour of sleep Saturday night, the transition can be difficult for some. Experts say that understanding the psychology behind the time change and how it impacts us can make it easier to adjust.

Turning the clocks back an hour can increase the risk of seasonal affective disorder, also known as “SAD.”

“When there is a shift in the season and our access to daylight, our bodies struggle to adjust,” said Cleveland Clinic psychologist Dr. Susan Albers.

According to Albers, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include feeling depressed, acting withdrawn, lacking motivation, struggling to concentrate and also changes in sleeping and eating habits.

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“Seasonal affective disorder is often caused by changes in our circadian rhythm, that internal natural clock that runs our sleep, our mood and our appetite,” Albers said.

Related: Daylight Saving Time: How to stay ahead of the health risks and adjust smoothly

Because there is less sun during the winter months, especially here in Michigan, Albers says it is important that people make sure they are getting enough vitamin D. Alternative sources of vitamin D include food, supplements and even light therapy lamps.

A recent study found that 61% of participants who used light therapy lamps for four weeks saw a decrease in seasonal affective disorder symptoms.

Other actions like exercising, eating healthy and developing a daily routine can also help decrease SAD symptoms.

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“Staying true to a routine is key to dealing with seasonal affective disorder,” Albers said. “Going to sleep at the same time each night, getting up at the same time each morning — our bodies love consistency and routine.”

It is also important to get outside when there is natural light, so that your body’s clock can reset.

Dr. Albers says that if your symptoms don’t seem to be improving, be sure to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for support.

More: End of daylight saving time means winter is on the horizon

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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)

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Have the number of COVID cases in children increased since schools opened? Does Michigan still report flu deaths?

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DETROIT – Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

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Since schools reopened have the number of cases in children increased?

The number of outbreak investigations in K-12 schools has tripled in the past week. Also, the 7-day average of new cases is highest among kids age 10 to 19 compared to any other age bracket. That age group has also seen the largest percent increase in the past week for a total of 38%.

Why are kids who are testing positive for COVID being allowed to stay in school?

Kids who test positive should not be allowed back in school until their isolation period is completed. Contact your school and local health department if you have concerns.

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I tested positive for COVID and recently got the monoclonal therapy. I am fully vaccinated, also immunocompromised and diabetic. Should I get the third vaccine booster now or wait 90 days?

You should wait 90 days from the monoclonal antibody infusion. The monoclonal antibodies can interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Will I have the same reaction to the booster shot as I did to the second dose?

That is what we anticipate and that is what the available data suggests. Once boosters are rolled out to millions of people, we will have a more accurate answer.

My daughter, who is unvaccinated, said her hospital sees vaccinated individuals with COVID. With hospitalized patients, what percentage are vaccinated vs. those who are not?

Between Jan. 15 and Sept. 7 there have been more than 13,000 hospitalizations in Michigan for COVID-19. One of those, just under 8% were fully vaccinated. That means 92% were unvaccinated.

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Prior to COVID, we used to get the number of deaths in the state attributed to the flu. I haven’t seen anything reported during the COVID pandemic. What has happened to those reports? Are they getting rolled into the COVID numbers, thus inflating COVID death numbers?

The reason you haven’t heard about influenza deaths is because they have been virtually nonexistent since the start of the pandemic. Precautions like masks and social distancing made influenza numbers plummet to a historic low.

Now that many of the prior precautions have been relaxed, many experts are concerned there may be a more significant flu season this year. We will certainly report those numbers.

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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)

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Health experts warn Michigan could face new surge of COVID cases

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DETROIT – C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is calling for government and community leaders to step up to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The hospital took out ad space in the New York Times, calling on leaders to protect children by getting vaccinated and wearing masks.

Last year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency and issued an executive order mandating masks. This year she has left the decisions at the local level. Local 4 asked her if she’ll regret not ordering another mandate and she said the answer is to get vaccinated.

“These vaccines work. They are safe, they are effective, free and easy to access,” she said.

Physician and nursing leaders from 21 Michigan health systems shared an open letter on Wednesday urging people to get vaccinated as Michigan faces another surge in cases.

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The number of people getting vaccinated has slowed.

“For the sake of our economy, sports season and ability to keep our kids in school let’s mask up and protect one another,” Whitmer said.

Michigan’s rising case numbers are just one reason health experts are concerned about another spike in cases as we head into the fall and winter months.

Beaumont’s top infectious disease doctor, Nick Gilpin, said he’s seeing some red flags. He said he’s seeing more community spread across Beaumont Hospitals.

“That is kind of the early warning system for COVID. When you start to see the community numbers, the test positivity numbers in the community start to go then typically the hospitalizations start to follow,” Gilpin said.

Gilpin said the COVID positivity rate is now 6-8% in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. He said he worries numbers may continue to increase with students returning to school.

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