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Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 20, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 20, 2021Of the world’s 2.7 million COVID deaths, more than 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of March 20, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know March 20, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on March 20, 2021. As of March 20 at 12:26 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 541,259 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on March 20, 2021
How can we stop a ‘spring surge’ of COVID in Michigan?
Read full article: How can we stop a ‘spring surge’ of COVID in Michigan?DETROIT – Can we stop a spring surge of coronavirus in Michigan? With cases taking a turn in the wrong direction, health officials are urging everyone to do their part. If we keep giving COVID-19 an opportunity to spread, it will continue to spread, and in the case of the UK variant, it will spread more quickly. Experts believe Michigan’s coronavirus cases are on the rise due to the more contagious UK variant, the loosening of state restrictions and more people taking fewer precautions. Michigan is roughly three months from having every adult who wants to be vaccinated to be vaccinated.
Vaccination efforts continue as number of COVID cases in Michigan rise
Read full article: Vaccination efforts continue as number of COVID cases in Michigan riseDETROIT – Michigan officials reported 3,164 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The first day without a death reported since Aug. 7, 2020. Michigan officials made it clear that Michigan’s numbers are now trending in the wrong direction. Data reviewed by the MDHHS reflects the race between rising cases and the push to get vaccines administered. READ: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 615,792; Death toll now at 15,810Read moreQuestions about coronavirus?
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 14, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 14, 2021Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know March 14, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on March 14, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAdNote: JHU has not provided data for active COVID cases in the U.S. for the past week. As of March 14 at 3:26 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 534,794 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on March 14, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 7, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on March 7, 2021(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)Of the world’s 2.5 million COVID deaths, more than 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of March 7, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know March 7, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on March 7, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAdAs of March 7 at 4:25 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 524,935 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on March 7, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 28, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 28, 2021Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 28, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Feb. 28, 2021. To see specific death counts for a state, hover your mouse over the state’s bar in the graph. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAdAs of Feb. 28 at 12:23 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 512,346 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Feb. 28, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 21, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 21, 2021All rights reserved)Of the world’s 2.4 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Feb. 21, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 20, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Feb. 21, 2021. To see specific death counts for a state, hover your mouse over the state’s bar in the graph. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states here
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 14, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 14, 2021(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)Of the world’s 2.39 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Feb. 14, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 14, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Feb. 14, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAdAs of Feb. 14 at 6:24 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 485,300 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Feb. 14, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 7, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Feb. 7, 2021Coronavirus hospitalizations are falling across the United States, but deaths have remained stubbornly high. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)Of the world’s 2.3 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Feb. 7 according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 7, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Feb. 7, 2021. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Feb. 7, 2021
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine appears to reduce coronavirus spread
Read full article: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine appears to reduce coronavirus spreadResults from the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial show that the vaccine may actually help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in addition to effectively preventing infection. Recent findings from the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial imply that the vaccine might be effective at reducing coronavirus transmission. Read: Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmissionAdResearchers in the Oxford-AstraZeneca study took swabs from volunteers weekly during the trials to see if the volunteers were able to spread the virus. This information is reassuring, particularly to Britain and other countries that have prioritized administering first doses of the vaccine by pushing second doses until later. More: UK says new study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine shotAdBritain became the first country to authorize AstraZeneca’s inexpensive, easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 30.
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 31, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 31, 2021(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Of the world’s 2.2 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Jan. 31, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. Local: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 31, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Jan. 31, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAdAs of Jan. 31 at 2:22 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 440,652 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 31, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 24, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 24, 2021(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Of the world’s 2.1 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Jan. 24, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. Local: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 24, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Jan. 24, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAs of Jan. 24 at 7:22 p.m., the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 419,097 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 24, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 17, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 17, 2021of Medical Examiner-Coroner via AP)Of the world’s 2 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Jan. 17, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. Local: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 17, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Jan. 17, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAs of Jan. 17, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 397,494 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 17, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 10, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 10, 2021(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)Of the world’s 1.9 million COVID deaths, nearly 20 percent have taken place in the United States as of Jan. 10, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. Local: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 10, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Jan. 10, 2021. Graph: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAs of Jan. 10, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 373,331 -- the highest in the world. More: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 9, 2021
Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 3, 2021
Read full article: Tracking total COVID deaths per state on Jan. 3, 2021(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)Nearly 20 percent of the world’s 1.84 million COVID deaths have taken place in the United States as of Jan. 3, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Each week, we’ll provide an update on each state’s total number of COVID-19 deaths and how they compare to other states. LOCAL: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 3, 2021Below is the total coronavirus death count for each state in the U.S. on Jan. 3, 2021. GRAPH: See how COVID cases compare in all 50 states hereAs of Jan. 3, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States is 351,233 -- the highest in the world. MORE: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 2, 2021
Virus spread still rampant in most states at year’s end, data shows
Read full article: Virus spread still rampant in most states at year’s end, data showsA screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Oregon, Vermont and Washington are the only three states “at risk of an outbreak,” which is considered the high risk level. Throughout October and November, the state’s risk level consistently trended in an adverse direction as the virus spread more rapidly than in previous months. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level."
Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing data
Read full article: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataThe percent of positive tests (as shown by the red line in the chart above) remained flat for weeks since June -- between 3 and 4 percent -- while the number of test results reported increased steadily. The percent of positive went above 5% in October and then went above 14% in November.
Report: COVID surge shows signs of slowing in Michigan
Read full article: Report: COVID surge shows signs of slowing in MichiganMichigan residents between the ages of 30-49 years old continue to record the highest new virus cases per million residents. Specifically, daily new COVID cases have been the highest among those 30-39 years old on average in recent weeks. However, in the last four weeks, COVID cases per million have decreased for all age groups in the state. Michigan COVID hospitalizationsMore than 18.7% of available inpatient beds were filled with COVID patients in Michigan over the last week. Michigan residents over the age of 80 years continue to see the highest virus deaths per million residents.
Michigan again at 'high risk’ for virus outbreak amid worry of 2nd wave, data shows
Read full article: Michigan again at 'high risk’ for virus outbreak amid worry of 2nd wave, data showsExperts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. A majority of Michigan counties are considered at a “medium” risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the data. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is now labeled at "high risk" for virus spread, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "high" risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, or is currently experiencing or facing an imminent outbreak.
New study suggests wearing glasses may reduce risk of catching COVID-19
Read full article: New study suggests wearing glasses may reduce risk of catching COVID-19The study found that 31 percent of people in the region wore glasses regularly, but only 6 percent of those in the hospital needed to wear glasses every day. If wearing glasses was not related to being hospitalized for COVID-19, you’d expect to find 31 percent of the patients to be people who wore glasses, but the researchers found only 6 percent of the patients wore glasses more than 8 hours a day -- far fewer than expected. Incidentally, none of the patients wore contact lenses or had refractive surgery. The study was purely observational and doesn’t state wearing glasses decreases the chance of being hospitalized with COVID-19, but it’s plausible glasses could be protective in decreasing the amount of virus a person is exposed to. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Michigan will stop reporting COVID-19 data on Sundays: Heres why
Read full article: Michigan will stop reporting COVID-19 data on Sundays: Heres whyMichigan health officials announced on Tuesday that the state would no longer be reporting COVID-19 data on Sundays, starting this weekend. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 6, data on cases, deaths and testing will be reported Monday Saturday. If you follow the COVID-19 data closely, you have probably noticed lower cases reported on Sunday -- and at times, on Monday -- due to a lower volume of tests being reported from labs on weekends. This change will allow staff who have not had a real day off since February to get some relief and allow the department to prioritize more valuable data reporting, including school outbreak information.Sunday and Monday data will both be reported on Mondays, including Labor Day. MDHHS says this change will not affect the departments ability to provide onset date information for COVID-19 cases.
Update: Research shows Michigan still at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus outbreak, some trends worsening
Read full article: Update: Research shows Michigan still at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus outbreak, some trends worseningLess than two weeks ago, Michigan was moved from “medium” to “high” risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by Covid Act Now. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. Covid Act Now’s research shows that Michigan is still doing fairly well with COVID-19 testing. Michigan’s lowest positive test rates were seen in early June and were around 1.1 percent, according to Covid Act Now. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now.
What does Michigan’s ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 mean?
Read full article: What does Michigan’s ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 mean?DETROIT – A website that tracks the risk of COVID-19 spreading in each state has changed Michigan’s status from being in control of the spread to “at risk” of an active outbreak. The group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts and public policy leaders at Covid Act Now used a number of different factors to calculate a risk for COVID-19 worsening in any given state. By their calculations, Michigan is currently only able to trace 48% of new coronavirus infections within two days. As of the calculations done on July 4, the risk level for every region has gone up. Grand Rapids and Lansing are both listed as high risk, while Metro Detroit was increased to medium-high risk.
Michigan now at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus outbreak, research shows
Read full article: Michigan now at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus outbreak, research showsMichigan 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. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now. (Covid Act Now)A number of Michigan counties have moved backward into “high” or “critical” risk levels for a COVID-19 outbreak since last week. Michigan is one of 24 states at high risk for a COVID-19 outbreak.
How to find ZIP code, city coronavirus case data in Michigan
Read full article: How to find ZIP code, city coronavirus case data in MichiganDETROIT – Many counties are now offering ZIP code level COVID-19 data around the state of Michigan. As coronavirus data becomes more available, counties and cities are enhancing their COVID-19 data dashboards to offer a more detailed look at where cases are being reported. Some have been offering ZIP code data for months, including the city of Detroit and Oakland County. Monday’s update represents an increase of 295 confirmed cases and three additional deaths. Sunday’s total was 65,876 confirmed cases and 5,972 deaths.
COVID-19 by county: New tool identifies local virus risk levels
Read full article: COVID-19 by county: New tool identifies local virus risk levelsA new tool is making it easier to identify the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread at the county level for each individual state. Regions risk levels dont necessarily change each day, but rather are based on the daily changes in data. A map of counties across the United States and their labeled COVID-19 "risk level" from a new research initiative by Harvard Global Health Institute. July 1, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 64,132, Death toll now at 5,951Oscoda and St. Joseph counties are both experiencing an orange COVID-19 risk level. A map of Michigan counties and their labeled COVID-19 "risk levels" based on their daily increase in COVID-19 cases.
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.
CDC data shows jump in total deaths in Michigan this year amid COVID-19
Read full article: CDC data shows jump in total deaths in Michigan this year amid COVID-19DETROIT – Newly released data from the Center for Disease Control shows an increase in total deaths this year in states hard hit by COVID-19, including Michigan. Data shows in Michigan, the partial death count is 121 percent of the count in a normal year, the equivalent of nearly 2,000 more deaths. (Find the latest Michigan COVID-19 data here)The New York Times found in New Jersey, deaths have been 172 percent of the normal — more than 5,000 additional deaths, compared with an average count from the past five years. The CDC data is partial and state’s are reporting COVID-19 deaths much quicker than at the federal level. Michigan, like many other states, is reviewing death certificates and matching test results, which has resulted in a retroactive increase in COVID-19 deaths.