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Michigan is once again leading the nation with the highest number of daily new COVID-19 cases, and experts don’t see an end in sight anytime soon.

Circumstances affecting Michigan’s ability to adequately respond to a COVID-19 outbreak have placed the state at a “high” vulnerability, according to a national COVID vulnerability index.

Finally, after weeks of rampant spread, the threat of COVID in Michigan has reduced as fewer people get infected, and as more people get vaccinated.

Though the numbers are still high throughout Michigan, the state’s COVID-19 surge is finally slowing down after a months-long spike.

Michigan continues its battle with COVID-19 spread, now categorized as at a “severe” risk level for a virus outbreak as the state leads the nation in daily new virus cases.

Michigan’s coronavirus spread is now the worst in the country as of Friday, as the state’s daily case counts and infection rate continue to rise, according to recent data.

A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." -- March 18, 2020Michigan’s coronavirus infection rate is currently the worst in the country, according to recent data. Now, data from research group Covid Act Now shows that many states are in far better condition as of March 2021, including Michigan. As conditions improve across parts of the country, Michigan now has the highest coronavirus infection rate of any state. The state’s infection rate is considered “high” by Covid Act Now.

A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is labeled as "at risk" of a COVID outbreak, while most other states are considered to be experiencing an "active or imminent outbreak," according to data. Photo courtesy of Covid Act Now's website. As of Thursday, Jan. 21, the state’s risk level has decreased due to fewer new COVID-19 cases reported each day, as the remainder of the country continues to struggle with virus spread. All remaining states, except Hawaii, are colored crimson on the map, which is considered the critical risk level.

A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the U.S. with states color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." The nation began experiencing a spike in COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths beginning in November of 2020, which Covid Act Now identified as the nation’s “third wave” of coronavirus spread. Covid Act Now’s data aligns with coronavirus case and death data reported by the state of Michigan. Covid Act Now claims that, based on these trends, Michigan’s healthcare systems “can likely handle a wave of new COVID” infections. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of nearly all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level."

A 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."

Covid Act Now has even labeled this virus surge as the country’s “third wave” of the coronavirus. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of all U.S. counties color-coded according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is labeled as experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID outbreak, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "severe risk" for a COVID-19 outbreak (maroon), or is currently experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID-19 outbreak (red). (Covid Act Now) -- Nov. 28, 2020 (Covid Act Now)With holiday season upon us, experts are urging Americans not to travel and not to celebrate with anyone outside of their immediate household in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 174,388 as of Friday, including 7,309 deaths, state officials report. Michigan coronavirus headlines:VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataVIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schoolsA research group is now labelling Michigan at “critical” risk for a coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19 cases once again rise rapidly in the state. The state’s new risk level is largely due to an increased infection rate and rapid increase of daily new COVID-19 cases, according to the data. Michigan health officials have issued a new COVID-19 emergency order that includes stricter regulations on restaurants and gathering limits. Michigan health officials have issued several coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations that mirror those previously put in place by Gov.

COVID cases are exponentially growing and/or Michigan’s COVID preparedness is significantly below international standards,” the researchers report. View: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing dataRead more: Michigan COVID testing is up. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." Michigan is now labeled as experiencing an "active or imminent" COVID outbreak, according to data from Covid Act Now. Most of the country is at "high" risk for a COVID-19 outbreak (orange), or is currently experiencing or facing an imminent outbreak like Michigan (red).

DETROIT – The rising coronavirus numbers have caused the research group “COVID Act Now” to label Michigan at “high risk” for a worsening outbreak. Health experts said it’s another indicator that the state is starting to lose its tenuous grip on COVID-19. On Oct. 9, Michigan tested more than 45,000 people and just over 4 percent tested positive. The World Health Organization said the positivity rate should be at or below 5 percent, so the testing rate meets that mark. COVID Act Now said the rapid increase in new cases, and a growing infection rate, both indicate Michigan as a state is at high risk of a larger outbreak.

Experts 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.

Nearly one month since our last report, Michigan has maintained its “medium” risk level for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, 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." Michigan is still labeled at "medium risk" for virus spread, according to data from Covid Act Now. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. According to the data, Michigan’s contact tracing did fall to as low as 25 percent at the beginning of August.

In just over a week, Michigan’s risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been moved from a “high” risk level to a “medium” risk level by Covid Act Now. On Friday the data shows that Michigan is averaging 7.3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases per day for every 100,000 residents. Majority of Michigan counties are considered at a “medium” risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the data. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now. See: Michigan COVID-19 risk map update: Where things standGov.

Less 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.

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 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.

The state of Michigan has now been labeled “medium risk” for coronavirus (COVID-19) spread and is no longer “on track to contain COVID,” according to data from Covid Act Now. Now Michigan is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as much of the nation experiences case and death spikes. According to Covid Act Now Michigan currently has a low infection rate of 0.88, which means each Michigan resident infected with the virus is infecting 0.88 other people. Experts recommend that at least 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases are traced within 48 hours to contain the virus. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now.

According to their model Michigan is now “on track to contain Covid” and has a low “Covid Risk Level,” according to a tweet shared Tuesday. #Michigan has moved to green on our COVID Warning Dashboard, indicating that they are on track to contain COVID. pic.twitter.com/7ZPBuETI4x — Covid Act Now (@CovidActNow) June 16, 2020“Cases are steadily decreasing and Michigan’s COVID preparedness meets or exceeds international standards across our key metrics,” Covid Act Now said in the tweet. A screenshot of Covid Act Now's map of the United States and colored according to their "Covid Risk Level." READ: COVID-19 in the US: Tracking states with the most cases, deaths on June 17Click here to see Covid Act Now’s assessment of the U.S. and individual states’ COVID-19 risk levels.

The group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders are identifying each states risk level for the spread of COVID-19. According to their model Michigan is now on track to contain Covid and has a low Covid Risk Level, according to a tweet shared Tuesday. Gym owners are asking Why?With summer about to arrive in Michigan, doctors are warning residents to take steps to protect themselves from ticks and mosquitoes. Most had been playing in their own backyards or in parks -- not necessarily just in heavily wooded areas. Is the coronavirus (COVID-19) seasonal?