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Poland is investigating disruptions to train traffic from unauthorized radio signals
Read full article: Poland is investigating disruptions to train traffic from unauthorized radio signalsPolish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend.
South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered origins
Read full article: South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered originsSouth Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate 237 more cases of South Korean adoptees who suspect their family origins were manipulated to facilitate their adoptions in Europe and the United States.
South Korea's truth commission to probe foreign adoptions
Read full article: South Korea's truth commission to probe foreign adoptionsSouth Koreaโs Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate the cases of dozens of South Korean adoptees in Europe and the United States who suspect their origins were falsified or obscured during a child export frenzy in the mid- to late-1900s.
Whatโs going around Metro Detroit: COVID cases are trending down, but other illnesses are showing up
Read full article: Whatโs going around Metro Detroit: COVID cases are trending down, but other illnesses are showing upCOVID cases are trending down but some other illnesses are making a lot of people sick this week.
CDC issues travel warning as cruise industry deals with COVID surge
Read full article: CDC issues travel warning as cruise industry deals with COVID surgeCruise lines are in a crisis right now as almost every major ship at sea has reported COVID cases onboard. Some major cruise lines have cut trips short due to COVID-related issues.
Michigan school districts scramble to make changes as state leads country in new cases of COVID
Read full article: Michigan school districts scramble to make changes as state leads country in new cases of COVIDSchool districts are scrambling to make changes as Michigan leads the country in new cases of COVID-19.
Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising threshold
Read full article: Michigan adopts new definition of school COVID outbreak, raising thresholdMichigan health officials are adopting a new definition of a COVID-19 school outbreak that lifts the threshold from two cases to three.
Tracking Michigan COVID-19 cases, deaths by sex
Read full article: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 cases, deaths by sexThe following chart and tables show the amount of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state of Michigan, the cases broken down by age range, gender and how many patients are hospitalized.
As COVID numbers show slight improvement hospitals still need help, Michiganโs top doctor says
Read full article: As COVID numbers show slight improvement hospitals still need help, Michiganโs top doctor saysAfter leading the nationโs COVID-19 daily case rate for weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Sunday that Michigan could be seeing a drop in infections.
Michigan school districts face difficult decisions surrounding in-person and virtual learning
Read full article: Michigan school districts face difficult decisions surrounding in-person and virtual learningWith cases surging school districts all across the region including Detroit Public Schools Community District have decided to go virtual this week.
Clinton Township supervisor to declare state of emergency due to COVID surge
Read full article: Clinton Township supervisor to declare state of emergency due to COVID surgeThe Clinton Township supervisor is declaring a state of emergency effective April 6, 2021, due to rising COVID-19 cases in Macomb County.
Michiganโs top court will look at fingerprinting of Black teens
Read full article: Michiganโs top court will look at fingerprinting of Black teensThe Supreme Court said Thursday it will hear arguments in the months ahead. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. โ The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to look at two cases involving Black teenagers who were photographed and fingerprinted by Grand Rapids police but never charged with a crime. The Supreme Court said Thursday it will hear arguments in the months ahead. The American Civil Liberties Union said Grand Rapids had used the procedure on about 1,000 people per year. Grand Rapids police said fingerprints would be taken from people without ID only if their behavior was โhighly suspicious.โRead more: Michigan news
Supreme Court rejects Trump election challenge cases
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects Trump election challenge casesFILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court will take up challenges to controversial Trump administration policies affecting family-planning clinics and immigrants, even though the Biden administration has announced it is reviewing them. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a handful of cases related to the 2020 election, including disputes from Pennsylvania that had deeply divided the justices just before the election. The cases involved an appeal of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision requiring election officials to receive and count mailed-in ballots that arrived up to three days after the election. Republicans had asked the U.S. Supreme Court to put that extension on hold ahead of the election.
Oakland County prosecutor files resentencing notices for 22 convicted as juveniles, serving life without parole
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor files resentencing notices for 22 convicted as juveniles, serving life without paroleOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. โ On Monday, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced her officeโs decisions in 22 juvenile lifer cases after completing a review under the terms of the Hill v. Whitmer (2020) class action settlement. The Hill settlement called for prosecutors to reconsider each of those sentences and commit to a timeline for resentencing eligible individuals. Of the 27 Oakland County based juvenile lifer cases eligible for review under the Hill settlement, McDonald withdrew motions filed by former Oakland County prosecutor Jessica Cooper for the reimposition of life without parole in 20 cases. The Oakland County Prosecutorโs Office is seeking more information in five additional Hill cases. โAs prosecutor, my primary obligation is to keep Oakland County communities safe and to follow the law.
No new community cases found in New Zealand since lockdown
Read full article: No new community cases found in New Zealand since lockdownNew Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to media in Wellington, New Zealand Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. As people in Auckland adjusted to a new lockdown on Monday, health officials said they'd found no evidence the coronavirus had spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)WELLINGTON โ As people in Auckland adjusted to a new lockdown on Monday, health officials said theyโd found no evidence the coronavirus had spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived. New Zealand's largest city was hurriedly placed into a three-day lockdown Sunday after three unexplained virus cases were found. AdPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the three community cases were of the more contagious variant first found in Britain and that genome testing hadnโt linked them to any previous known cases.
Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Feb. 14, 2021
Read full article: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Feb. 14, 2021LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know Feb. 14, 2021Each week, weโll provide updates on which countries have the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world is 108,715,375 -- an increase of more than 2.7 million since last week. Countries with the highest number of COVID-19 casesUnited States - 27,616,922 COVID cases India - 10,904,940 COVID cases Brazil - 9,809,754 COVID cases United Kingdom - 4,049,905 COVID cases Russia - 4,026,506 COVID cases France - 3,467,884 COVID cases Spain - 3,056,035 COVID cases Italy - 2,721,879 COVID cases Turkey - 2,586,183 COVID cases Germany - 2,341,665 COVID cases Colombia - 2,190,116 COVID cases Argentina - 2,021,553 COVID cases Mexico - 1,988,695 COVID cases Poland - 1,588,955 COVID cases Iran - 1,518,263 COVID casesSince our last report: Iran jumped up to #15 in the world, replacing South Africa. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world is 2,397,312 -- an increase of more than 83,600 since last week. Countries with the highest number of COVID-19 deathsUnited States - 484,997 COVID deaths Brazil - 238,532 COVID deaths Mexico - 173,771 COVID deaths India - 155,642 COVID deaths United Kingdom - 117,386 COVID deaths Italy - 93,577 COVID deaths France - 80,961 COVID deaths Russia - 78,825 COVID deaths Germany - 65,016 COVID deaths Spain - 64,747 COVID deaths Iran - 58,945 COVID deaths Colombia - 57,425 COVID deaths Argentina - 50,188 COVID deaths South Africa - 47,899 COVID deaths Peru - 43,491 COVID deathsSince our last report: All countries listed above have all reported an increase in virus deaths, but have each maintained their ranking over the last seven days.
Detroit mother of hit-and-run victim becomes advocate for other grieving families
Read full article: Detroit mother of hit-and-run victim becomes advocate for other grieving familiesDETROIT โ Police are still investigating several fatal hit-and-run cases that have yet to be solved. One Detroit mother knows the pain of losing a loved and is hoping that no one else has to experience something similar. Detroit police are still looking for the drivers responsible for multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents across the city, including Emoryโs case. On May 15, a 46-year-old was killed while riding a moped near Military and Lindsdale streets. AdThe Detroit Police Department is looking to the public for any tips that can help bring those families closure.
Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 31, 2021
Read full article: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 31, 2021LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know Jan. 31, 2021Each week, weโll provide updates on which countries have the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Countries with the highest number of COVID-19 casesUnited States - 26,077,663 COVID cases India - 10,746,174 COVID cases Brazil - 9,176,975 COVID cases Russia - 3,808,348 COVID cases United Kingdom - 3,806,993 COVID cases France - 3,236,840 COVID cases Spain - 2,743,119 COVID cases Italy - 2,541,783 COVID cases Turkey - 2,470,901 COVID cases Germany - 2,224,911 COVID cases Colombia - 2,086,806 COVID cases Argentina - 1,922,264 COVID cases Mexico - 1,857,230 COVID cases Poland - 1,513,385 COVID cases South Africa - 1,449,236 COVID casesSince our last report: All countries listed above reported an increase in virus cases, but have each maintained their ranking over the last seven days. AdThe total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world is 2,222,403 -- an increase of more than 97,700 since last week. Countries with the highest number of COVID-19 deathsUnited States - 439,587 COVID deaths Brazil - 223,945 COVID deaths Mexico - 158,074 COVID deaths India - 154,274 COVID deaths United Kingdom - 105,777 COVID deaths Italy - 88,279 COVID deaths France - 76,006 COVID deaths Russia - 72,029 COVID deaths Spain - 58,319 COVID deaths Iran - 57,959 COVID deaths Germany - 57,152 COVID deaths Colombia - 53,650 COVID deaths Argentina - 47,931 COVID deaths South Africa - 43,951 COVID deaths Peru - 40,857 COVID deathsSince our last report: Mexico jumped from #4 to #3 in the world, surpassing India in virus deaths. The remaining countries listed above have all reported an increase in virus deaths, but have each maintained their ranking over the last seven days.
Michigan COVID-19 deaths just shy of 12,600
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 deaths just shy of 12,600LANSING, Mich. โ Michigan averaged about 3,000 new coronavirus cases a day from Thursday through Saturday, the state health department said. The state also reported 265 additional deaths from COVID-19, including 211 from days or weeks ago that were confirmed through a records check. Michigan is close to 12,600 deaths since last March. โWe do expect our case numbers and deaths to come down as the vaccine is distributed to the most vulnerable, those in healthcare facilities,โ Khaldun said. Coronavirus in Michigan
St. Clair County Health Department issues public health alert as virus spreads
Read full article: St. Clair County Health Department issues public health alert as virus spreadsST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. โ St. Clair County is experiencing a rapid and concerning acceleration of COVID-19 positive cases. As of Monday, Nov. 9, the county is experiencing a record 9.5% positivity rate. Additionally, the Health Departmentโs ability to effectively investigate cases to determine sources and exposure of infection have become increasingly limited. And we have to act now.โGeneral COVID-19 questions can be directed to the St. Clair County informational hotline line at 810-966- 4163, or email covid19@stclaircounty.org. Additional resources are available on the Health Department website at www.scchealth.co or on social media @scchdmi.
Concerns over mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis rising in Michigan
Read full article: Concerns over mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis rising in MichiganCases of the mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus are rising in Michigan. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Sept. 14, 2020
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Sept. 14, 2020DETROIT โ Hereโs whatโs coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Michigan to start reporting coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in K-12 schoolsOn Monday, the state of Michigan is set to begin reporting coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in K-12 schools. Parents are anxiously awaiting the results from state officials.
Belle Isle memorial set to display 900 of 1,500 Detroiters lost to COVID-19
Read full article: Belle Isle memorial set to display 900 of 1,500 Detroiters lost to COVID-19DETROIT The city of Detroit is set to unveil a memorial on Belle Isle displaying the pictures of 900 of the 1,500 Detroiters lost to coronavirus. Denice Chandler lost her husband and father to COVID-19. I would have never thought when I dropped him off at the hospital that it would have been the last time that I will see my husband, Chandler said. Richard, along with her father, will be remembered Monday as a part of a powerful memorial on Belle Isle in which 14 funeral processions are set to drive past nearly 900 photos of loved ones lost to COVID-19. I will forever keep this memory of what the city has done for all of our families, Chandler said.
Watch live: Detroit to unveil collage of COVID-19 victims
Read full article: Watch live: Detroit to unveil collage of COVID-19 victimsDETROIT โ The city of Detroit is set to unveil a collage image with the faces of 900 of the cityโs COVID-19 victims. The city was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus in March and April. Overall, the Detroit Health Department reports 13,522 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,507 deaths related to the disease since March. The collage of victimโs faces will be used during the memorial drive on Monday, Aug. 31, Mayor Mike Dugganโs office said. Families of victims had been encouraged to share photos for the collage.
Tracking Michigan COVID-19 cases, deaths by age range
Read full article: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 cases, deaths by age rangeDave Bartkowiak Jr. is the digital managing editor for ClickOnDetroit. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. This chart is tracking Michigan COVID-19 cases by age group. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer holds COVID-19 news conference
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer holds COVID-19 news conferenceOn Thursday, the state reported 1,121 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths, including nine deaths from a Vital Records review. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan has now risen to 90,392 as of Thursday, including 6,289 deaths. Michigan reported 40,441 diagnostic COVID-19 test results on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the largest amount of such COVID-19 test results reported on a single day by the state. The percent of positive tests has remained flat since June between 3 and 4 percent while the number of test results reported has increased steadily. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience.
Whitmer signs directive to strengthen enforcement of Michigan COVID-19 orders
Read full article: Whitmer signs directive to strengthen enforcement of Michigan COVID-19 ordersGretchen Whitmer is working to make sure her executive orders issued in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are being enforced. Enforcement of my executive orders is a key part of ensuring that the resumption of activities does not contribute to the spread of this virus. โThis includes any violation of relevant COVID-19 executive orders or epidemic orders. UPDATED: Tracking Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) testing dataMichigan masks orderNew rules about masks took effect July 13 in Michigan. No shirts, no shoes, no maskโno service,โ Whitmerโs order statement reads.
Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland County
Read full article: Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountySpike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyPublished: August 3, 2020, 11:19 pmThere has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County.
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.
Health officials: 5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in Southgate
Read full article: Health officials: 5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in SouthgateSOUTHGATE, Mich. โ The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate. More people may have been at risk of contracting and exposing others to COVID-19 as more than 100 people were in attendance for the indoor reception, according to Wayne County health officials. Attendees of the reception at the Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home as directed. The confirmed positive individuals have been instructed to self-isolate until cleared by public health in accordance with CDC guidance, health officials said. โThe safety and protection of Wayne County residents is our top priority,โ said Carol Austerberry, Wayne County Health Officer.
Southgate banquet hall listed as COVID-19 exposure site
Read full article: Southgate banquet hall listed as COVID-19 exposure siteSOUTHGATE, Mich. A popular downriver banquet hall is the latest business singled out as a COVID-19 hot spot. The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate. READ: Health officials: 5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in SouthgateAs of Wednesday, there are five women -- ranging in age from 22 to 55 --who attended the wedding on July 18. The Wayne County Public Health Division claims the wedding illegally and improperly had in attendance more than 100 people. Attendees of the reception at the Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home as directed.
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.
Michigan reports no new COVID-19 deaths but adds 1,041 cases
Read full article: Michigan reports no new COVID-19 deaths but adds 1,041 casesDETROIT โ Michigan reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, but added 1,041 new confirmed cases, health officials said. That rolled cases that should have been included in Saturday's total of 437 confirmed cases into Sunday's tally. Overall, the state has reported 78,019 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,149 deaths since the pandemic began. The death count was lower than Friday's count of 6,151 because state officials acknowledged corrections after reviewing information. Then on Saturday, 14 more deaths were reported, eight of which were discovered during a review of death certificates.
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.
โAnswer the phoneโ: Michigan health officials contacting residents about COVID-19 contact
Read full article: โAnswer the phoneโ: Michigan health officials contacting residents about COVID-19 contactMichigan health officials are asking residents to pick up the phone, because it could be information related to COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, local health departments and staff from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are reaching out to Michiganders who have tested positive as well as to the contacts of those individuals. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a reminder to residents to be on alert for scammers spoofing numbers from local health departments. Local health departments and MDHHS will not:Offer medication for treatment or prevention of COVID-19. If you are concerned about a call you received from a local health department or MDHHS, please contact the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136.
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.
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa is now reaching โfull speedโ
Read full article: COVID-19 pandemic in Africa is now reaching โfull speedโA worker walks past a freshly-dug graves at the Honingnestkrans Cemetery, North of Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed)JOHANNESBURG โ The COVID-19 pandemic in Africa is reaching โfull speed,โ the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief said Thursday, while a South African official said a single province is preparing 1.5 million graves. Modeling has shown that South Africa will have nowhere close to that many deaths in the months ahead. Africa in recent days has begun taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trials in the face of increasing misinformation on the continent. That's in part because local data is lacking, said Shabir Madhi, principal investigator of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa.
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.
Phase 3 testing begins on drug that could prevent COVID-19 infection
Read full article: Phase 3 testing begins on drug that could prevent COVID-19 infectionDETROIT Medical experts have been using coronavirus antibodies in the form of convalescent plasma to help patients fighting COVID-19, but new research could take that concept to the next level. RELATED: Evrod Cassimy donates plasma, coronavirus antibodies to help othersThe idea is creative a drug that would not only treat those infected with coronavirus, but potentially help prevent infections too. According to biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, phase three clincal trials are now in the works for REGN-COV2, their combination antibody treatment for COVID-19. The drug is a combination of two antibodies -- the proteins the body makes to naturally fight infections. Regeneron was awarded a $450 million contract to manufacture and supply the antibody treatment as part of the federal governments push to get a vaccine by January 2021.
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.
Warning signs emerge in Michigan coronavirus data
Read full article: Warning signs emerge in Michigan coronavirus dataOn Wednesday, Michigan reported 323 new COVID-19 cases -- the highest one-day total since May, and the first day of more than 300 new cases since June 3. Heres a look at the daily case chart:Michigan COVID-19 case data as of June 24, 2020. Testing, testing, testing. Testing data as of June 24, 2020. Here in Michigan, were seeing some warning signs of a potential coming surge in cases.
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.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 22, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 22, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 61,409 as of Monday, including 5,853 deaths, state officials report. Camping in Michigan state parks and recreation areas will resume Monday, June 22. State park camping schedule:Camping in Michigan state parks and recreation areas will resume June 22. All Michigan state forest campgrounds will open June 10. Shelters in state parks and recreation areas will open June 22.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 19, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 19, 2020The state of emergency, which was first implemented at the end of March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, was set to expire Friday (June 19). The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan has risen to 60,618 as of Thursday, including 5,818 deaths, state officials report. How much can social distancing, wearing a mask and eye protection help? Social distancing has become a catch phrase of the pandemic, but weโre really referring to physical distancing. The UIA is preparing for possible large crowds, and theyโll need to enforce social distancing and have security in place.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 18, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 18, 2020The state of emergency, which was first implemented at the end of March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, was set to expire Friday (June 19). Whitmer made it clear during a Wednesday briefing that it would be extended, and on Thursday, she made it official. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan has risen to 60,618 as of Thursday, including 5,818 deaths, state officials report. New cases and deaths continue to slow in Michigan, along with hospitalizations. Hereโs a look at the data in Michigan:
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 17, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 17, 2020The state of Michigan reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 18 additional deaths on Tuesday. At its peak at the beginning of April, Michigan was reporting more than 1,500 cases a day. The state reported 74 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, June 15, and has not had a daily case count of more than 300 since May 31. As we were explaining on Monday, the state of Michigan is not seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, despite what you may have seen being reported by national news outlets. The stateโs stay-at-home order went into effect on March 23 and was lifted June 1.
Is Michigan seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases?
Read full article: Is Michigan seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases?If Michigan has one day with 60 cases, and then another with 180, percentage-wise thatโs a spike. At its peak at the beginning of April, Michigan was reporting more than 1,500 cases a day. Bottom line: By all key indications, Michigan is not seeing a spike right now. ClickOnDetroit has been tracking the daily cases growth factor in Michigan, too. The graph above (or view here) is showing the daily growth factor, which is every dayโs new cases divided by new cases on the previous day.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 16, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 16, 2020The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 60,064 as of Monday, including 5,772 deaths, state officials report. Mondayโs total represents an increase of 74 cases and two additional deaths. Sundayโs total was 59,990 confirmed cases and 5,770 deaths. New cases and deaths continue to slow in Michigan, along with hospitalizations. Hereโs a look at the data in Michigan:Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), itโs been a rough year for most businesses and the auto industry is doing its best to recover.
Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 15, 2020
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know June 15, 2020It has been about three months since the state of Michigan began shutting down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has swept the United States. Outdoor fitness classes and athletic events are allowed, as long as social distancing practices are followed. From plexiglass at the front desk to social distancing reminders -- a trip to the salon will look different. Read more: List of Michigan pandemic executive orders that are still activeThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 60,064 as of Monday, including 5,772 deaths, state officials report. Camps are expected to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines with many unable to start for several weeks.
Michigan COVID-19 data: Tracking cases -- date of onset vs. date of test reported
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 data: Tracking cases -- date of onset vs. date of test reportedHere we are tracking Michiganโs COVID-19 cases. The following chart shows daily new cases based on the date the positive test was reported along with daily new cases based on the date of onset. That is followed by the date that a positive COVID-19 test result was confirmed. *If youโre having trouble viewing the data below, go here. For context, here are the daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths since March 10:
Michigan COVID-19 tracking: Cases, deaths slowing; Hospitalizations decline; Testing doubles
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 tracking: Cases, deaths slowing; Hospitalizations decline; Testing doublesCases, deaths slowingGrowth in cases started to slow about three weeks ago, and has continued to plateau, while deaths are now starting to slow. Testing spikesMeanwhile, testing has more than doubled in recent weeks, and the positive rate continues to drop. The state is now 16th in testing rate, which is up from 24th just three weeks ago. Hospitalizations show steady declineTracking data in the last month, hospitalizations, specifically critical care patients, have showed a steady decline. As of May 15, only 5.68% of active COVID-19 cases were hospitalized in Michigan, down from nearly 18% on April 12.
Detroit COVID-19 data: Tracking cases, deaths
Read full article: Detroit COVID-19 data: Tracking cases, deathsDETROIT โ Here we are tracking the city of Detroitโs coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths. The Detroit Health Department has been releasing data for daily cases and deaths, and the breakdown by sex, race and age groups. VIEW: Detroit is now mapping COVID-19 cases by ZIP codeMore:
Coronavirus in Michigan: 23,500 active cases, 11,000 new test results
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: 23,500 active cases, 11,000 new test resultsOn Saturday, May 2, the state reported about 23,500 active cases of COVID-19, the lowest such total since April 13. Weโve been tracking the stateโs active coronavirus cases right here, giving us a good look at the โcurveโ along with total COVID-19 cases reported to date in Michigan. The state also reported an additional 7,317 recoveries from the disease as of May 1, bringing the total to 15,659 recoveries from COVID-19 in Michigan. Also on Saturday, the state reported an additional 11,165 COVID-19 test results, of which only 1,127 were positive. Overall, the state of Michigan has reported a total 207,135 COVID-19 test results since April 17.
Michigan coronavirus timeline: Key dates, COVID-19 case tracking, state orders
Read full article: Michigan coronavirus timeline: Key dates, COVID-19 case tracking, state ordersMichigan Coronavirus TimelineFeb. 28, 2020: Michigan Gov. March 14, 2020: Michigan COVID-19 cases break the 30 mark. March 28, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases total 4,650: The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 4,650 as of Saturday, including 111 deaths. April 24, 2020: Michigan Gov. Tracking coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:Question about coronavirus?
โAnswer the phoneโ: Michigan health officials contacting residents about COVID-19 contact
Read full article: โAnswer the phoneโ: Michigan health officials contacting residents about COVID-19 contactDETROIT โ Michigan health officials are asking residents to pick up the phone, because it could be information related to COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, local health departments and staff from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are reaching out to Michiganders who have tested positive as well as to the contacts of those individuals. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a reminder to residents to be on alert for scammers spoofing numbers from local health departments. MDHHS wants residents to be aware of how to determine a scam call from a legitimate call from the health department. Local health departments and MDHHS will not:Offer medication for treatment or prevention of COVID-19.
MAP: COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in Michigan counties
Read full article: MAP: COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in Michigan countiesCopyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The map shows confirmed COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths per 100,000 residents in Michigan counties. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
Read full article: Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9All of the deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle. The number of cases in the U.S. overall climbed past 100 scattered across at least 14 states, with 27 in Washington. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers expressed skepticism about U.S. health officials' claims that testing for the new virus should be widely available by the end of the week. But health officials were careful about making hard promises. In Washington state, researchers believe the virus may have been circulating undetected for weeks.