Washtenaw County has been bumped up to the “high” COVID-19 community level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washtenaw County has returned to a "medium" COVID transmission level, according to the CDC.

On Friday, Washtenaw County Health Department officials urged community members to use available strategies to prevent cases of severe illness and reduce transmission.

Between 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.

Cases of COVID-19 increased at U-M days before the winter semester began.

U-M students will return to in-person instruction on Wednesday.

Students in Ann Arbor Public Schools will start the first week of January learning from home as COVID cases surge locally.

Cases of influenza have increased on campus while COVID was on the decline over the past week, U-M officials said.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Kent County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alpena County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Midland County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Grand Traverse County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Livingston County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Washtenaw County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Macomb County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Oakland County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

The following charts show confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in Wayne County, Michigan dating back to January 2020.

Student COVID cases are on the rise at U-M.

The Health Department is offering free, rapid COVID testing on Thursday outside its Ypsilanti offices.

The state of Michigan releases new COVID school data each Monday. The latest batch of numbers has Macomb County leading the state with outbreaks and cases.

COVID cases among students and staff on U-M's Ann Arbor campus remain low and stable, reported school officials.

University of Michigan continues to report a decrease in COVID cases among students.

Michigan 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.

Michigan 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.

MaElena 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.

The state of Michigan announced that it will only update the COVID-19 case and death totals on Tuesdays and Fridays going forward.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcement Monday that the state’s response to rising COVID cases should be to begin shutting things down.

Michigan has the highest number of COVID cases in the nation and the highest case rate in the last seven days.

DETROIT – 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.

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.

DETROIT, 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.

Gretchen 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.