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Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surge
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department urges preventative measures as Omicron cases surgeOn Friday, Washtenaw County Health Department officials urged community members to use available strategies to prevent cases of severe illness and reduce transmission.
Flashpoint Interview: Michigan nurses tell stories from COVID front lines
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Michigan nurses tell stories from COVID front linesFour dedicated nurses from Michigan health systems join us on Flashpoint this week to discuss their work on the front lines of the ongoing pandemic.
Live stream: Henry Ford Health officials give COVID update
Read full article: Live stream: Henry Ford Health officials give COVID updateOfficials with the Henry Ford Health System held a virtual news conference Wednesday morning to provide an update on COVID-19 hospitalizations, vaccinations and the virusโ impact on operations.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults, kids at all-time high
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults, kids at all-time highThe 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.
Live stream: Beaumont Health director discusses jump in COVID hospitalizations in past 48 hours
Read full article: Live stream: Beaumont Health director discusses jump in COVID hospitalizations in past 48 hoursBeaumont Health said it has seen a jump in hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the past 48 hours.
Merck asks FDA for emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pill
Read full article: Merck asks FDA for emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pillDrugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the worldโs arsenal against the pandemic.
โMost COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,โ says Washtenaw County
Read full article: โMost COVID deaths and hospitalizations are preventable,โ says Washtenaw CountyIn a COVID-19 video update delivered on Wednesday, Loveluck shared news about the ongoing pandemic within the county, which was moved to a โhighโ level of community transmission.
Michigan became COVID hotspot as variants rose and vigilance fell
Read full article: Michigan became COVID hotspot as variants rose and vigilance fellMichigan has become the current national hotspot for COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at a time when more than half the U.S. adult population has been vaccinated and other states have seen the virus diminish substantially.
How Michiganโs current COVID surge compares to the winter surge
Read full article: How Michiganโs current COVID surge compares to the winter surgeThe state of Michigan did not offer a briefing this week on its latest COVID-19 data, but Local 4โฒs Dr. Frank McGeorge dug through the latest numbers to see what they reveal about where we are and where we might be heading.
Henry Ford Health emergency specialist: Metro Detroit has a โCOVID catastropheโ
Read full article: Henry Ford Health emergency specialist: Metro Detroit has a โCOVID catastropheโEvery week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services puts out new data on different aspects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan officials focus on vaccinations, less on restrictions
Read full article: Michigan officials focus on vaccinations, less on restrictionsSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. โ Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Elizabeth Hertel visited a new drive-thru COVID vaccination site Wednesday in Sterling Heights. The new vaccination site is located in the former Sears automotive center at Lakeside Mall. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesHertel said itโs shots, not shut-downs that are needed to put a dent in the skyrocketing cases of COVID. โWe have seen an increase of 118% of cases,โ said Macomb County health director Andrew Cox. With no restrictions being put back into place, how high do county health officials think cases need to go before more action is taken?
Michiganโs top health official says no new restrictions coming amid COVID surge
Read full article: Michiganโs top health official says no new restrictions coming amid COVID surgeโIt is a race against time with vaccines right now,โ said Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Elizabeth Hertel. โEspecially with the variant in Michigan.โREAD: Whitmer says Michigan plans to combat rising COVID cases with masks, vaccines -- not new restrictionsAdA race against time to vaccinate, but no restrictions coming from the state. How high do cases need to go before the state takes action again?โโWe loosened restrictions March 5,โ Hertel said. Gretchen Whitmer wants residents to know that restrictions are still in place, even as more and more are vaccinated. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesAdLooking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments
Michiganโs top health official visits new Sterling Heights vaccination site as COVID cases surge
Read full article: Michiganโs top health official visits new Sterling Heights vaccination site as COVID cases surgeDETROIT โ Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Elizabeth Hertel visited a new drive-thru COVID vaccination site Wednesday in Sterling Heights. She was joined by Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor and members of the City Council. The new vaccination site is located in the former Sears automotive center at Lakeside Mall. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesAs Michigan endures another alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, Gov. AdLooking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments
Michigan COVID hospitalizations: Concerns grow as more younger adults are in ICU
Read full article: Michigan COVID hospitalizations: Concerns grow as more younger adults are in ICUI have seen a very clear increase in COVID patients at the ER in Detroit, and many of them need to be hospitalized. Tatem is a critical care specialist in the ICU at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Theyโre about 5 years or so younger than weโve seen in the past,โ said Tatem. โThe fact that theyโre critical ill and in an ICU means that theyโre going to have pretty much a protracted course. New: Michigan governor has new COVID vaccination goal of 100,000 doses per dayCoronavirus resources:
Concern grows amid new surge of COVID cases in Michigan
Read full article: Concern grows amid new surge of COVID cases in MichiganDETROIT โ The daily COVID-19 cases in Michigan continue to rise, even as more Michiganders are becoming vaccinated. March 30, 2021: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 665,948; Death toll now at 16,082Lori MacFarlane is one of the latest COVID cases. The owner reported that some staff tested positive Friday and closed the restaurant. โShe closed it until Friday.โREAD: Dr. Joneigh Khaldun voices concern as COVID cases in Michigan increaseMichiganโs 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases is the highest itโs been since mid-December. โThere is so much of it out here right now.โLooking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments
Daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise, even as more Michiganders are vaccinated
Read full article: Daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise, even as more Michiganders are vaccinatedDETROIT โ On Sunday, the state of Michigan reported its average pandemic testing positivity rate had hit 14.64% -- the highest single-day percentage since Dec. 2. Some counties are emerging as hot spots, including Macomb, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties. READ: Dr. Joneigh Khaldun voices concern as COVID cases in Michigan increaseThe latest numbers show more and more people in Michigan are continuing to test positive for COVID. A new survey Tuesday from the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association suggests Michiganders want to get out more, especially to restaurants. READ: Looking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments
Detroit expanding vaccine eligibility amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Detroit expanding vaccine eligibility amid surge in COVID-19 casesDETROIT โ Michigan currently has an 11.3% COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations went from 1,404 last week to 2,144 already this week. READ: Detroit expands COVID vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and olderWith those numbers in mind, Duggan is opening up vaccines to Detroiters age 16 and older starting Monday. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun voices concern as COVID cases in Michigan increaseThe Chief Medical Executive of the State of Michigan Dr. Joneigh Khaldun spoke with Local 4 about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Mondayโs update includes a total of 8,202 new covid cases and eight additional deaths over the past two days. On Saturday, the state reported 652,569 total cases and 16,026 deaths.
Should Michigan extend its COVID restrictions beyond Dec. 8?
Read full article: Should Michigan extend its COVID restrictions beyond Dec. 8?In response to rising COVID cases and deaths throughout the U.S., some states are ramping up restrictions to help curb virus spread -- like in California, for instance, where residents are heading into another sweeping lockdown. Update Dec. 7: Michigan COVID restrictions extended through Dec. 20: What to knowUpdate Dec. 7: Michigan hospitals urge state to extend COVID restrictions โto see meaningful changeโIn Michigan, the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a โthree-week pauseโ in November that bans indoor dining at bars and restaurants, in-person learning at high schools and colleges and more through Dec. 8. As of Dec. 6, Michigan is beginning to see a slowing growth rate of daily new COVID-19 cases following a surge in recent weeks -- but virus deaths are still rising across the state. COVID hospitalizations in Michigan have also been steadily increasing since October, including upticks in critical care and ventilator use. We want to know: Are you in favor of extending Michiganโs current coronavirus restrictions beyond Dec. 8?
Can Michigan get COVID-19 curve down enough for new restrictions to end after 3 weeks?
Read full article: Can Michigan get COVID-19 curve down enough for new restrictions to end after 3 weeks?LANSING, Mich. โ Can Michigan get its COVID-19 curve down enough over the next three weeks to avoid extending the new temporary restrictions on restaurants, schools and other parts of the economy? READ: Michigan hospitals filling up as COVID-19 case, positivity rates continue to soarGov. The Traverse City Region has the lowest test positivity rate, at 9%. The Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo regions have the highest test positivity rate in Michigan, at 16%. On Thursday, Michigan reported 7,592 new COVID-19 cases and 134 additional deaths, bringing the state totals up to 285,398 cases and 8,324 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Michigan hospitals filling up as COVID-19 case, positivity rates continue to soar
Read full article: Michigan hospitals filling up as COVID-19 case, positivity rates continue to soarLANSING, Mich. โ Michigan hospitals are filling up at an alarming rate as COVID-19 case and positivity rates across the state continue to soar, according to Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. Khaldun, the chief medical executive for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, updated some of the stateโs COVID-19 numbers during Gov. The Traverse City Region has the lowest test positivity rate, at 9%. The Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo regions have the highest test positivity rate in Michigan, at 16%. โThey are on average 79% full, and they are becoming more and more full of COVID-19 patients.
โTake ownershipโ -- Macomb County executive pleads for residents to wear a mask
Read full article: โTake ownershipโ -- Macomb County executive pleads for residents to wear a maskWARREN, Mich. โ A new interactive map shows COVID-19 risk by event size in each Michigan county. In groups of just 10 people, the risk of someone having coronavirus is 19% in Wayne County, 24% in Oakland County and 30% in Macomb County. The leader of the Henry Ford Health System said theyโre having the most mask issues in Macomb County. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said it comes down to being responsible. Wright Lassiter spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols during a virtual panel conversation among Michigan hospital leaders.
COVID-19 exhaustion at Michigan hospitals: โWe got through first surge on adrenaline, now itโs a marathonโ
Read full article: COVID-19 exhaustion at Michigan hospitals: โWe got through first surge on adrenaline, now itโs a marathonโMichigan hospital leaders are worried about health care workers becoming exhausted by eight months of battling COVID-19 as hospitals start to fill up with patients once again. As state officials announce 6,000 new COVID-19 cases daily in Michigan, hospitalizations are starting to trend in wrong direction. During a virtual discussion with the presidents and CEOS of major Michigan health systems, the most pressing concern isnโt space, but staff availability. โIt may not be access to a facility need, it may actually be staffing,โ Decker said. So that has clearly been our top concern.โLOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO says
Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO says
Read full article: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO saysThe president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System said Macomb County is a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with COVID-19 mask compliance. Wright Lassiter spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols during a virtual panel conversation among Michigan hospital leaders. He said while most people in the state wear masks, there are โpocketsโ where compliance isnโt up to par. โI would say that while we do see mask usage in many places, there are pockets where there is not good compliance,โ Lassiter said. โIn the Henry Ford system, our Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has the highest volume by far.
Hospital association CEO: Michiganders who donโt believe in COVID-19 protocols arenโt going to follow them
Read full article: Hospital association CEO: Michiganders who donโt believe in COVID-19 protocols arenโt going to follow themThe head of the hospital association in Michigan said one of the main problems with the spread of COVID-19 statewide is that people arenโt convinced certain safety measures are necessarily, so they arenโt going to follow them. Brian Peters, the CEO of the Michigan Heath and Hospital Association, joined top hospital officials Thursday for a virtual discussion about the state of Michiganโs COVID-19 pandemic. Yet Michigan is still seeing its largest spike in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with case totals and test positivity rates rising statewide. LOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO saysHe compared COVID-19 protocols to wearing seat belts on the road, saying people wonโt follow rules unless they genuinely believe they are saving lives. He and Beaumont Health president and CEO John Fox both said visitors have even resisted simple COVID-19 safety measures while physically inside hospitals.
Michigan hospitals donโt plan to shut down elective surgeries again, but itโs a possible last resort
Read full article: Michigan hospitals donโt plan to shut down elective surgeries again, but itโs a possible last resortAs the number of Michiganders hospitalized with COVID-19 rises again, hospitals arenโt planning to shut down elective surgeries. But if the health care system gets overwhelmed, that might be a measure of last resort. Most importantly, health care workers donโt want Michiganders to have to delay necessary care. While all the hospital leaders agreed they donโt want to shut down elective procedures, itโs possible the spread of COVID-19 could reach a point where thatโs the only option. That means Michigan hospitals wonโt easily be able to transfer patients elsewhere if they reach capacity in terms of space or workers.
Hereโs where COVID-19 positivity rate, ICU capacity stand in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula
Read full article: Hereโs where COVID-19 positivity rate, ICU capacity stand in Michiganโs Upper PeninsulaMichiganโs Upper Peninsula is seeing its most rapid spread of COVID-19, and hospitals are trying to keep up without the same resources as the more populated areas of the state. Gar Atchison, the CEO of UP Health System-Marquette and market CEO of UP Health System, joined a discussion among state hospital system leaders Thursday to talk about how COVID-19 is being handled in the Upper Peninsula. โWe are seeing some pretty rapid increases, some pretty alarming case rates.โSome hospitals and testing centers in the Upper Peninsula are seeing test positivity rates of 30% multiple days in a row, Atchison said. UP Health System-Marquette is the safety net hospital for the Upper Peninsula, so what happens when the region hits capacity is a major concern for Atchison. ICU capacity outside of Marquette is fairly limited, so thatโs the number that Iโm paying most attention to.โHe said 61% of patients in ICU beds in the Upper Peninsula are COVID-19 patients.
What is the level of concern about Michigan hospitals getting overwhelmed again due to COVID-19?
Read full article: What is the level of concern about Michigan hospitals getting overwhelmed again due to COVID-19?Michiganโs top health officials are concerned about hospitals becoming overwhelmed again as the COVID-19 numbers across the state reach new levels. Early in the-19 pandemic, one of the major problems for Michigan was hospital capacity, as COVID-19 patients filled beds and the state was forced to set up alternate sites. โThatโs one of the general concerns,โ said Wright Lassiter, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. Decker said another concern is staff members who have been fighting COVID-19 for the better part of eight months. LOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO saysโOur team -- theyโve been dealing with this for a very long time, so they are tired,โ Decker said.
Henry Ford Health CEO: If ration, science arenโt enough in COVID-19 fight, other steps may be needed
Read full article: Henry Ford Health CEO: If ration, science arenโt enough in COVID-19 fight, other steps may be neededThe president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System wants Michiganders to follow the simple safety measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, but if they canโt, he said other steps might be necessary. โIf doing the right thing and using ration and science isnโt sufficient, then there may be other steps that end up being necessary,โ said Wright Lassiter, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. LOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO saysThey said Michiganders should just follow four simple rules: Wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings. Wright Lassiter, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System, during a COVID-19 discussion on Nov. 12, 2020. MORE: Hospital association CEO: Michiganders who donโt believe in COVID-19 protocols arenโt going to follow themLassiter said a broad-based shutdown of the state likely would not be effective.
Are stricter government COVID-19 rules inevitable as cases spike in Michigan? Top hospital officials weigh in
Read full article: Are stricter government COVID-19 rules inevitable as cases spike in Michigan? Top hospital officials weigh inAs COVID-19 trends worsen dramatically across Michigan, are stricter government regulations inevitable? The presidents and CEOS of Henry Ford Health System, Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health, Munson Healthcare and UP Health System-Marquette joined the discussion to highlight the alarming trajectory of COVID-19 numbers statewide. John Fox, president and CEO of Beaumont Health, said the tools to slow the spread of COVID-19 are already in place. LOCAL: Macomb County a โpocketโ of Michigan that struggles with mask wearing, Henry Ford Health CEO saysโThe tools to control it are there. MORE: Hospital association CEO: Michiganders who donโt believe in COVID-19 protocols arenโt going to follow themโTheyโve been much more targeted, where government did intervene,โ Anderson said.
Leaders from 4 major hospital systems in Michigan share harrowing COVID-19 numbers
Read full article: Leaders from 4 major hospital systems in Michigan share harrowing COVID-19 numbersLeaders from four major hospital systems in Michigan came together Thursday to share the alarming trends theyโre seeing as COVID-19 cases increase drastically statewide. โOur state is now in a phase of exponential increases in both COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations,โ said Gerry Anderson, executive chairman at DTE Energy and a member of Gov. โOver the last five weeks, cases in Michigan are up more than five-fold,โ Anderson said. Leaders of Henry Ford Health System, Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health and Munson Health shared some of the COVID-19 trends theyโre seeing in their hospitals. Henry Ford Health SystemThe story is the same in Henry Ford hospitals, according to Wright Lassiter, the president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System.
โThe health care system can capsizeโ: Michigan hospitals rapidly filling with COVID-19 patients
Read full article: โThe health care system can capsizeโ: Michigan hospitals rapidly filling with COVID-19 patientsMichigan hospitals are rapidly filling with COVID-19 patients once again, and experts are warning residents that if this trend continues, it will be disastrous for the stateโs health care system. The MHA represents all the hospitals and health systems throughout Michigan. โOur hospitals are rapidly filling with COVID-19 patients at a very alarming rate,โ Peters said. He and other state health care leaders are concerned about whatโs ahead for hospitals if the trends donโt reverse. The health care system can capsize if you donโt keep it under control.โ
4 differences between first Michigan COVID spike and now
Read full article: 4 differences between first Michigan COVID spike and nowCases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are spiking again in Michigan -- and across the country and world. Itโs hard to compare whatโs happening in Michigan with other states, let alone other countries, given the drastically different approaches, behaviors, climate and health. The current spike of COVID cases in Michigan is not the same as April. Michigan COVID testing data as of Oct. 15, 2020. Cases by age in Michigan.
Whatโs going on with coronavirus orders in Michigan? Just look at Wisconsin
Read full article: Whatโs going on with coronavirus orders in Michigan? Just look at WisconsinGretchen Whitmer on Friday, stating that she did not have the authority to issue public health orders without legislative approval. Wisconsin virus cases are surgingItโs been five months since the ruling, but now -- the virus is out of control in Wisconsin. Wisconsin health officials on Saturday said the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases with nearly 2,900 positive tests. A county health official in Wisconsin says heโs frustrated with the lack of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and is quitting. The number of people hospitalized in Wisconsin reached a record-high of 737 on Sept. 30, according to state health officials and the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as 7-day average hits 5-month high
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as 7-day average hits 5-month highDETROIT โ Michigan is reporting an increase in hospitalizations for coronavirus as the stateโs 7-day moving case average hits its highest point since late April. Michiganโs 7-day moving average for daily cases was 867 on Wednesday, the highest since April 30. The 7-day death average has been around 10 for the last few weeks, slightly higher than in early September. Patients in critical care remains relatively low, with 152 in critical care and 59 on ventilators. The U.S. is 20th in the world in testing rate.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know Aug. 1, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know Aug. 1, 2020Understanding the regions:Region 1 includes the following counties: Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer, Saint Clair, Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne. Region 2 includes the following counties: Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, and Ionia. Read more: Heres how all 83 Michigan counties are divided into regions in Gov. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are hardwired for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 31, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 31, 2020Understanding the regions:Region 1 includes the following counties: Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer, Saint Clair, Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne. Region 2 includes the following counties: Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, and Ionia. Read more: Hereโs how all 83 Michigan counties are divided into regions in Gov. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are โhardwiredโ for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 30, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 30, 2020Understanding the regions:Region 1 includes the following counties: Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer, Saint Clair, Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne. Region 2 includes the following counties: Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, and Ionia. Region 4 includes the following counties: Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin, Arenac, Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Huron. Read more: Heres how all 83 Michigan counties are divided into regions in Gov. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 29, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 29, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 80,172 as of Wednesday, including 6,172 deaths, state officials report. However, the volume is far lower than it was in April when Michigan reported nearly 4,000 COVID-19 inpatients. On July 21, Michigan reported 500 inpatients at hospitals, the highest number since June 4 (50). Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are โhardwiredโ for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 28, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 28, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 78,507 as of Monday, including 6,154 deaths, state officials report. The number of COVID-19 hospital inpatients in Michigan has been steadily increasing since the beginning of July. Michigan unemployment officials said the $600 coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment bonus will end this weekend. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are hardwired for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 25, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 25, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 76,978 as of Saturday, including 6,149 deaths, state officials report. However, the volume is far lower than it was in April when Michigan reported nearly 4,000 COVID-19 inpatients. On July 21, Michigan reported 500 inpatients at hospitals, the highest number since June 4 (50). Hereโs a look at the stateโs hospitalization trends:Michigan unemployment officials said the $600 coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment bonus will end this weekend. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 26, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 26, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 76,978 as of Saturday, including 6,149 deaths, state officials report. However, the volume is far lower than it was in April when Michigan reported nearly 4,000 COVID-19 inpatients. On July 21, Michigan reported 500 inpatients at hospitals, the highest number since June 4 (50). Heres a look at the states hospitalization trends:Michigan unemployment officials said the $600 coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment bonus will end this weekend. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 24, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 24, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 76,541 as of Friday, including 6,151 deaths, state officials report. The number of COVID-19 hospital inpatients in Michigan has been steadily increasing since the beginning of July. Hereโs a look at the stateโs hospitalization trends:Michigan unemployment officials said the $600 coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment bonus will end this weekend. Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are โhardwiredโ for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 23, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 23, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 75,947 as of Thursday, including 6,148 deaths, state officials report. However, the volume is far lower than it was in April when Michigan reported nearly 4,000 COVID-19 inpatients. On July 21, Michigan reported 500 inpatients at hospitals, the highest number since June 4 (50). Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are โhardwiredโ for safety and that they must put student safety first.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 22, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 22, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 74,725 as of Tuesday, including 6,135 deaths, state officials report. Mondays totals were 74,152 confirmed cases and 6,126 total deaths. While Michigan gym remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people have turned to home workouts. At a time when passengers are worried about others wearing masks and flights being too crowded, Local 4 got a firsthand look at how Delta Airlines is keeping everyone safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The chart below tracks the moving 7-day average of new cases dating back to March 17, one week after the first confirmed cases in Michigan.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 21, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 21, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 74,725 as of Tuesday, including 6,135 deaths, state officials report. Mondayโs totals were 74,152 confirmed cases and 6,126 total deaths. While Michigan gym remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people have turned to home workouts. At a time when passengers are worried about others wearing masks and flights being too crowded, Local 4 got a firsthand look at how Delta Airlines is keeping everyone safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The chart below tracks the moving 7-day average of new cases dating back to March 17, one week after the first confirmed cases in Michigan.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 20, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 20, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 74,152 as of Monday, including 6,126 deaths, state officials report. Sundayโs totals were 73,663 confirmed cases and 6,119 total deaths. New cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. The chart below tracks the moving 7-day average of new cases dating back to March 17, one week after the first confirmed cases in Michigan. Coronavirus news:New Michigan COVID-19 cases per day since July 15:July 15 -- 891 new casesJuly 16 -- 645 new casesJuly 17 -- 660 new casesJuly 18 -- 678 new casesJuly 19 -- 483 new casesJuly 20 -- 489 new casesDaily COVID-19 deaths reported in Michigan since July 15:July 15 -- 4 new deathsJuly 16 -- 16 new deathsJuly 17 -- 7 new deathsJuly 18 -- 9 new deathsJuly 19 -- 2 new deathsJuly 20 -- 7 new deathsHereโs a look at the overall COVID-19 data in Michigan:
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 19, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 19, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 73,663 as of Sunday, including 6,119 deaths, state officials report. On Saturday the state reported a total of 55,162 recoveries. Saturdayโs totals were 73,180 confirmed cases and 6,117 total deaths. New TodayNew cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. The chart below tracks the moving 7-day average of new cases dating back to March 17, one week after the first confirmed cases in Michigan.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 17, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 17, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 71,842 as of Thursday, including 6,101 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has increased in the last week, with an average of more than 20,000 per day, with the positive rate just above 3 percent. Michigans 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week. The governor has maintained shes using her emergency power to save lives, but some critics say shes gone too far.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 16, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 16, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 71,842 as of Thursday, including 6,101 deaths, state officials report. Thursdayโs update represents 645 new cases and 16 additional deaths, including 13 as a result of the stateโs ongoing review of โvital recordsโ and testing data. New cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has increased in the last week, with an average of more than 20,000 per day, with the positive rate just above 3 percent. Michiganโs 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 15, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 15, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 71,197 as of Wednesday, including 6,085 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased moderately in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Michiganโs 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week. Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Michigan state of emergency until Aug. 11 as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rise across the state. Every region in Michigan has seen an uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks, Whitmer said.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 14, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 14, 2020Michigan has ramped up testing in recent weeks, but how has that impacted the positive test rate? Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Michigan state of emergency until Aug. 11 as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rise across the state. Every region in Michigan has seen an uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks, Whitmer said. New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Michiganโs 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 13, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 13, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 69,722 as of Monday, including 6,075 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has increased slightly in the last week, with an average of more than 20,000 per day, with the positive rate just above 3 percent. Hospitalizations have increased slightly, but critical care data remains flat. Michiganโs 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 10, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 10, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 67,683 as of Thursday, including 6,024 deaths, state officials report. Gretchen Whitmer is threatening to impose stricter mask laws amid a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and mounting evidence that some residents arent taking precautions seriously. Michigan has now been labeled at high risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as cases increase across the state, according to data from Covid Act Now. Michigan health officials are reporting significant increases in out-of-hospital emergencies and deaths amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 9, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 9, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 67,237 as of Wednesday, including 6,015 deaths, state officials report. Whitmer will provide an update Thursday on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michigan has now been labeled at high risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as cases increase across the state, according to data from Covid Act Now. Michigan health officials are reporting significant increases in out-of-hospital emergencies and deaths amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 8, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 8, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 66,627 as of Tuesday, including 6,005 deaths, state officials report. Michigan health officials are reporting significant increases in out-of-hospital emergencies and deaths amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 7, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know July 7, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 66,627 as of Tuesday, including 6,005 deaths, state officials report. Michigan health officials are reporting significant increases in out-of-hospital emergencies and deaths amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. โMy hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July,โ Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 6, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 6, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 65,876 as of Sunday afternoon. Sundays update represents an increase of 343 confirmed cases. Saturdays total was 65,533 confirmed cases and 5,972 deaths. Whitmers announcement comes as the number of confirmed cases linked to an outbreak at Harpers Restaurant and Brew Pub in East Lansing continue to rise. My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 4, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 4, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 65,135 as of Friday, including 5,969 deaths, state officials report. Fridays update represents an increase of 460 confirmed cases and three additional deaths. Thursdays total was 64,675 confirmed cases and 5,966 deaths. Whitmers announcement comes as the number of confirmed cases linked to an outbreak at Harpers Restaurant and Brew Pub in East Lansing continue to rise. My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 3, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 3, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 64,675 as of Thursday, including 5,966 deaths, state officials report. Coronavirus news:New cases have increased in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. The numbers that were seeing are increasing across the state, Whitmer said. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 2, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 2, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 64,132 as of Wednesday, including 5,951 deaths, state officials report. Coronavirus news:New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. On Wednesday, health officials confirmed 138 positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to the bar, including 119 people who were customers there between June 12 and June 20. The numbers that were seeing are increasing across the state, Whitmer said. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 1, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know July 1, 2020My hope was that we would be into phase five by the Fourth of July, Whitmer said Tuesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. Coronavirus news:The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 63,870 as of Tuesday, including 5,947 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Michigan Republicans laid out their plans for school to return in the fall as the state waits for Gov. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know June 30, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know June 30, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 63,497 as of Monday, including 5,915 deaths, state officials report. New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Tuesday afternoon. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know June 29, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres what to know June 29, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 63,261 as of Sunday afternoon, including 5,911 deaths, state officials report. The 7-day average jumped from 177 (June 15-21) to 290 (June 22-28) last week for new daily cases in Michigan. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have accounted for more than 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths here in Michigan and have become a major point of contention within the state. Tracking COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, outside of Detroit. Heres a look at the Wayne County data:
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 26, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 26, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 62,695 as of Friday, including 5,888 deaths, state officials report. Fridayโs update represents an increase of 389 confirmed cases and two additional deaths. Thursdayโs total was 62,306 confirmed cases and 5,886 deaths. The cumulative data under the new reporting system includes cases from January 1, 2020 through June 23, 2020. Gretchen Whitmer confirmed to Local 4 that the rest of the state wonโt be moving to phase five of her coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening plan this week.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 25, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 25, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 62,306 as of Thursday, including 5,886 deaths, state officials report. Thursdayโs update represents 353 new confirmed cases and 18 additional deaths. Wednesdayโs total was 61,953 confirmed cases and 5,868 deaths. As of June 23, the data below represents a cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 resident cases, cumulative total of suspected and confirmed resident deaths, cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 staff cases, and cumulative total of suspected and confirmed staff deaths reported by SNFs in Michigan since January 1, 2020. The cumulative data under the new reporting system includes cases from January 1, 2020 through June 23, 2020.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 24, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 24, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 61,953 as of Wednesday, including 5,868 deaths, state officials report. Tuesdayโs total was 61,630 confirmed cases and 5,864 deaths. New cases and deaths continue to remain flat in Michigan. As of June 23, the data below represents a cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 resident cases, cumulative total of suspected and confirmed resident deaths, cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 staff cases, and cumulative total of suspected and confirmed staff deaths reported by SNFs in Michigan since January 1, 2020. The cumulative data under the new reporting system includes cases from January 1, 2020 through June 23, 2020.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 23, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 23, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 61,630 as of Tuesday, including 5,864 deaths, state officials report. Still, only 5.37 percent of active COVID-19 cases in Michigan are hospitalized, as of June 22. Michigan COVID-19 Hospitalizations as of June 22, 2020. (WDIV)Hereโs a look at the overall COVID-19 data in Michigan:Kathy McGuire lost her 87-year-old mother, Sara, to coronavirus (COVID-19). The ruling included stipulations that gyms follow safe coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, such as social distancing.