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Is the flu poised to make a big comeback? Experts say the potential is there
Read full article: Is the flu poised to make a big comeback? Experts say the potential is thereAfter two years of influenza cases being kept largely at bay by the pandemic precautions, experts say several signs suggest we won’t be as lucky this year.
DNR to use electrofishing boats to monitor natural, stocked walleye populations across Michigan
Read full article: DNR to use electrofishing boats to monitor natural, stocked walleye populations across MichiganMichigan Department of Natural Resources personnel will be conducting walleye recruitment surveys through early October.
Surge of COVID cases prompts Rep. Debbie Dingell to hold virtual town hall
Read full article: Surge of COVID cases prompts Rep. Debbie Dingell to hold virtual town hallThis was the chance for viewers to have a pretty intimate discussion with State Rep. Debbie Dingell and other leaders about COVID-19.Everyone involved had the chance to really speak their minds on where we are in the pandemic.
University of Michigan flu surge: Expert weighs in on what’s happening, what can be done
Read full article: University of Michigan flu surge: Expert weighs in on what’s happening, what can be doneA team of investigators is headed to Ann Arbor to analyze the spread of the flu following a major flu surge on campus.
University of Michigan infectious disease experts to host virtual discussion on COVID-19 vaccines
Read full article: University of Michigan infectious disease experts to host virtual discussion on COVID-19 vaccinesANN ARBOR – Now that the vaccination effort against COVID-19 is ramping up, what will the weeks and months ahead look like? This is what infectious disease experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Michigan Medicine will be discussing on a virtual panel on COVID-19 vaccines on April 8 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The event will be moderated by Dr. Emily Martin, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Panelists include:Dr. Arnold Monto, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public HealthDr. Sandro Cinti, Clinical Professor of Infectious Diseases, Michigan Medicine and Ann Arbor VA Health SystemDr. Laraine Washer, Clinical Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, Michigan MedicineRelated reading:
Michigan health officials sound alarm on COVID-19 as cases surge
Read full article: Michigan health officials sound alarm on COVID-19 as cases surgeDETROIT – Some of the state’s top health officials are warning people about the threat of the coronavirus as cases continue surging. It marked the state’s highest single day increase in COVID-19 cases. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 161,907 as of Monday, including 7,211 deaths, state officials report. While Michigan was able to flatten the curve initially, hospitals have been preparing for a second surge. But officials warn this time around hospitals will not likely be able to focus solely on COVID-19 patients.