Michigan has highest COVID infection rate in US, data shows
A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." -- March 18, 2020Michiganโs coronavirus infection rate is currently the worst in the country, according to recent data. Now, data from research group Covid Act Now shows that many states are in far better condition as of March 2021, including Michigan. As conditions improve across parts of the country, Michigan now has the highest coronavirus infection rate of any state. The stateโs infection rate is considered โhighโ by Covid Act Now.
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A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is labeled as "at risk" of a COVID outbreak, while most other states are considered to be experiencing an "active or imminent outbreak," according to data. Photo courtesy of Covid Act Now's website. As of Thursday, Jan. 21, the stateโs risk level has decreased due to fewer new COVID-19 cases reported each day, as the remainder of the country continues to struggle with virus spread. All remaining states, except Hawaii, are colored crimson on the map, which is considered the critical risk level.
Coronavirus infections slowing in Michigan amid ongoing โthird wave,โ data shows
A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." The nation began experiencing a spike in COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths beginning in November of 2020, which Covid Act Now identified as the nationโs โthird waveโ of coronavirus spread. Covid Act Nowโs data aligns with coronavirus case and death data reported by the state of Michigan. Covid Act Now claims that, based on these trends, Michiganโs healthcare systems โcan likely handle a wave of new COVIDโ infections. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of nearly all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level."
Virus spread still rampant in most states at yearโs end, data shows
A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Oregon, Vermont and Washington are the only three states โat risk of an outbreak,โ which is considered the high risk level. Throughout October and November, the stateโs risk level consistently trended in an adverse direction as the virus spread more rapidly than in previous months. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level."
Much of US experiencing โsevereโ virus outbreaks amid โthird COVID wave,โ researchers say
Covid Act Now has even labeled this virus surge as the countryโs โthird waveโ of the coronavirus. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is labeled as experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID outbreak, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "severe risk" for a COVID-19 outbreak (maroon), or is currently experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID-19 outbreak (red). (Covid Act Now) -- Nov. 28, 2020 (Covid Act Now)With holiday season upon us, experts are urging Americans not to travel and not to celebrate with anyone outside of their immediate household in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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DETROIT โ The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 174,388 as of Friday, including 7,309 deaths, state officials report. Michigan coronavirus headlines:VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataVIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schoolsA research group is now labelling Michigan at โcriticalโ risk for a coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19 cases once again rise rapidly in the state. The stateโs new risk level is largely due to an increased infection rate and rapid increase of daily new COVID-19 cases, according to the data. Michigan health officials have issued a new COVID-19 emergency order that includes stricter regulations on restaurants and gathering limits. Michigan health officials have issued several coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations that mirror those previously put in place by Gov.
Michigan now at risk for โactive or imminent' COVID outbreak, data shows
COVID cases are exponentially growing and/or Michiganโs COVID preparedness is significantly below international standards,โ the researchers report. View: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataRead more: Michigan COVID testing is up. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is now labeled as experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID outbreak, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "high" risk for a COVID-19 outbreak (orange), or is currently experiencing or facing an imminent outbreak like Michigan (red).
Data shows Michigan at โhigh riskโ for worsening COVID-19 outbreak
DETROIT โ The rising coronavirus numbers have caused the research group โCOVID Act Nowโ to label Michigan at โhigh riskโ for a worsening outbreak. Health experts said itโs another indicator that the state is starting to lose its tenuous grip on COVID-19. On Oct. 9, Michigan tested more than 45,000 people and just over 4 percent tested positive. The World Health Organization said the positivity rate should be at or below 5 percent, so the testing rate meets that mark. COVID Act Now said the rapid increase in new cases, and a growing infection rate, both indicate Michigan as a state is at high risk of a larger outbreak.
Michigan again at 'high riskโ for virus outbreak amid worry of 2nd wave, data shows
Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. A majority of Michigan counties are considered at a โmediumโ risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the data. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is now labeled at "high risk" for virus spread, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "high" risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, or is currently experiencing or facing an imminent outbreak.
Coronavirus spread in Michigan โslow, controlled,โ according to data
Nearly one month since our last report, Michigan has maintained its โmediumโ risk level for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to data from Covid Act Now. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is still labeled at "medium risk" for virus spread, according to data from Covid Act Now. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. According to the data, Michiganโs contact tracing did fall to as low as 25 percent at the beginning of August.
Michigan moved from โhighโ to โmediumโ risk for coronavirus outbreak, data shows
In just over a week, Michiganโs risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been moved from a โhighโ risk level to a โmediumโ risk level by Covid Act Now. On Friday the data shows that Michigan is averaging 7.3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases per day for every 100,000 residents. Majority of Michigan counties are considered at a โmediumโ risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the data. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now. See: Michigan COVID-19 risk map update: Where things standGov.
Update: Research shows Michigan still at โhigh riskโ for coronavirus outbreak, some trends worsening
Less than two weeks ago, Michigan was moved from โmediumโ to โhighโ risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by Covid Act Now. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. Covid Act Nowโs research shows that Michigan is still doing fairly well with COVID-19 testing. Michiganโs lowest positive test rates were seen in early June and were around 1.1 percent, according to Covid Act Now. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now.
What does Michiganโs โhigh riskโ for COVID-19 mean?
DETROIT โ A website that tracks the risk of COVID-19 spreading in each state has changed Michiganโs status from being in control of the spread to โat riskโ of an active outbreak. The group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts and public policy leaders at Covid Act Now used a number of different factors to calculate a risk for COVID-19 worsening in any given state. By their calculations, Michigan is currently only able to trace 48% of new coronavirus infections within two days. As of the calculations done on July 4, the risk level for every region has gone up. Grand Rapids and Lansing are both listed as high risk, while Metro Detroit was increased to medium-high risk.
Michigan now at โhigh riskโ for coronavirus outbreak, research shows
Michigan has now been labeled at โhigh riskโ for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as cases increase across the state, according to data from Covid Act Now. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now. (Covid Act Now)A number of Michigan counties have moved backward into โhighโ or โcriticalโ risk levels for a COVID-19 outbreak since last week. Michigan is one of 24 states at high risk for a COVID-19 outbreak.
Michigan no longer โon track to contain COVID,โ data shows
The state of Michigan has now been labeled โmedium riskโ for coronavirus (COVID-19) spread and is no longer โon track to contain COVID,โ according to data from Covid Act Now. Now Michigan is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as much of the nation experiences case and death spikes. According to Covid Act Now Michigan currently has a low infection rate of 0.88, which means each Michigan resident infected with the virus is infecting 0.88 other people. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now.
Michigan is 1 of 3 states โon track to contain COVID,' data shows
According to their model Michigan is now โon track to contain Covidโ and has a low โCovid Risk Level,โ according to a tweet shared Tuesday. #Michigan has moved to green on our COVID Warning Dashboard, indicating that they are on track to contain COVID. pic.twitter.com/7ZPBuETI4x โ Covid Act Now (@CovidActNow) June 16, 2020โCases are steadily decreasing and Michiganโs COVID preparedness meets or exceeds international standards across our key metrics,โ Covid Act Now said in the tweet. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." READ: COVID-19 in the US: Tracking states with the most cases, deaths on June 17Click here to see Covid Act Nowโs assessment of the U.S. and individual statesโ COVID-19 risk levels.
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The group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders are identifying each states risk level for the spread of COVID-19. According to their model Michigan is now on track to contain Covid and has a low Covid Risk Level, according to a tweet shared Tuesday. Gym owners are asking Why?With summer about to arrive in Michigan, doctors are warning residents to take steps to protect themselves from ticks and mosquitoes. Most had been playing in their own backyards or in parks -- not necessarily just in heavily wooded areas. Is the coronavirus (COVID-19) seasonal?