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Washtenaw County moved to “high” community COVID-19 level, says Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County moved to “high” community COVID-19 level, says Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has been bumped up to the “high” COVID-19 community level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
Washtenw County Health Department: Largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours on Friday
Read full article: Washtenw County Health Department: Largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours on FridayBetween Thursday and Friday, Washtenaw County reported 1,403 COVID-19 cases—the largest number the county has seen within 24 hours since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic.
University of Michigan: Influenza cases continue to outpace COVID in students on Ann Arbor campus
Read full article: University of Michigan: Influenza cases continue to outpace COVID in students on Ann Arbor campusCases of influenza have increased on campus while COVID was on the decline over the past week, U-M officials said.
Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spread
Read full article: Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spreadAs the number of COVID cases continue to surge in Michigan, new data reveals that mask mandates in school appear to be working to slow the spread of the virus.
University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at ‘low-level plateau’ in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan: Student COVID cases remain at ‘low-level plateau’ in Ann ArborCOVID cases among students and staff on U-M's Ann Arbor campus remain low and stable, reported school officials.
Get Caught Up: Here are 68 Michigan COVID facts -- latest trends, vaccine effectiveness, child data, more
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Here are 68 Michigan COVID facts -- latest trends, vaccine effectiveness, child data, moreMichigan has released a new breakdown of the state’s latest COVID data and trends, including the effectiveness of vaccines, outbreaks in schools and what to expect in the near future.
Here are 68 Michigan COVID facts -- latest trends, vaccine effectiveness, what’s coming next
Read full article: Here are 68 Michigan COVID facts -- latest trends, vaccine effectiveness, what’s coming nextMichigan has released a new breakdown of the state’s latest COVID data and trends, including the effectiveness of vaccines, outbreaks in schools and what to expect in the near future.
‘You don’t want your story to be mine’: Detroit COVID-19 survivor loses her mother to the virus
Read full article: ‘You don’t want your story to be mine’: Detroit COVID-19 survivor loses her mother to the virusMaElena Barcenas spent weeks on a ventilator, and more than a year later, still suffers serious symptoms. But she is grateful for a health baby girl and the help of her mother until COVID took that away too.
Michigan announces COVID cases, deaths will only be updated on Tuesdays, Fridays
Read full article: Michigan announces COVID cases, deaths will only be updated on Tuesdays, FridaysThe state of Michigan announced that it will only update the COVID-19 case and death totals on Tuesdays and Fridays going forward.
Michigan governor continues to rely on vaccines, personal choice to handle COVID surge
Read full article: Michigan governor continues to rely on vaccines, personal choice to handle COVID surgeThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcement Monday that the state’s response to rising COVID cases should be to begin shutting things down.
4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Michigan to date
Read full article: 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Michigan to dateDETROIT – As of Monday more than four million COVID-19 doses have been administered in Michigan as cases continue rising at an alarming rate. “This weekend, Michigan surpassed 4 million doses administered of the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines,” said Michigan Gov. Michigan continues to make significant strides – administering four million vaccines in less than four months – as we work to ensure every Michigander has access to the vaccine. “We continue to meet or exceed our goals as more and more Michiganders become eligible to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine,” said Michigan Lt. “With every vaccine administered, we get one step closer to eliminating this deadly virus once and for all.
U-M: COVID cases on Ann Arbor campus ‘decrease significantly’
Read full article: U-M: COVID cases on Ann Arbor campus ‘decrease significantly’University of Michigan asks students to test for COVID-19 before going home for holidaysANN ARBOR – Officials at the University of Michigan have announced a significant decrease in cases of COVID-19 on campus. In the school’s bi-weekly COVID update, officials reported on Tuesday that school-related cases now represent 27% of the total cases in Washtenaw County. Just two weeks ago, U-M cases -- the majority of which were linked to students -- accounted for 62% of the total cases in the county. AdSoon after, the school implemented mandatory weekly testing for graduate and professional students after outbreaks emerged in circles of older students and in off campus houses. Undergraduates on campus have been tested regularly for the virus since the start of the semester.
23 Detroit Whole Foods employees test positive for COVID-19, city officials say
Read full article: 23 Detroit Whole Foods employees test positive for COVID-19, city officials sayDETROIT, MI - APRIL 26: A line of customers exhibiting social distancing is shown at a Whole Foods grocery store as the coronavirus pandemic continues on April 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued orders of social distancing limiting customers inside of stores in the State due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)DETROIT – The city of Detroit has reported that 23 Whole Foods Market employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of 196 employees, 23 tested positive, Fair said. We support any Team Member who is diagnosed positive or placed in quarantine so they can prioritize their health and stay home.
Whitmer provides Michigan COVID response update
Read full article: Whitmer provides Michigan COVID response updateGretchen Whitmer is set to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the state’s ongoing efforts to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor will be joined by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. New COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Michigan. New Thursday: Leaders from 4 major hospital systems in Michigan share harrowing COVID-19 numbersMore: Are stricter government COVID-19 rules inevitable as cases spike in Michigan? The MHA represents all the hospitals and health systems throughout Michigan.