Here’s What You Need to Know March 13, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 605,778 since Friday, including 15,737 deaths, state officials report.

Friday’s update includes a total of 2,403 new cases – the highest total in one day since January. Friday’s update also includes 8 additional virus deaths.

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Testing has slowed over the past week, to an average of 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with a 7-day positive rate above 4.5% as of Wednesday. Hospital admissions have declined in the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,573 on Friday – slightly higher than last week. The seven-day death average was 17 on Friday. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were recorded at 40,200 Friday – nearly the lowest since October. More than 549,000 have been restored in Michigan.

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Michigan has more than reported 2.7 million doses of COVID-19 administered, as of Wednesday, with 12.1% statewide coverage.

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According to Johns Hopkins University more than 29 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 530,000 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide more than It has been confirmed that 118.3 million people are infected and more than 2.6 million have diedMore than 66 million have been recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited testing, different ways nations count the dead, and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

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Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info about stages

Coronavirus Headlines:

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VISION: Tracking cases of coronavirus outbreaks in Michigan schools

The state of Michigan announced Friday that all residents 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, nearly a month before the May 1 date pledged by President Joe Biden.

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People 16 to 49 years old with certain medical conditions or disabilities are eligible from March 22, when 50 to 64 year olds can start shooting under an earlier announcement. Two days later, on March 24, a federally selected regional mass vaccination site opens at Ford Field in Detroit to administer an additional 6,000 doses per day for two months.

Read more here.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.351 has been diagnosed in a child in Jackson County.

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The health department has not said how the boy was infected, but a case study is being conducted to determine close contacts and whether any further cases are related.

This new variant was originally discovered in South Africa in October 2020 and shares some mutations with the B117 variant. The first case of the B117 variant – originally discovered in the United Kingdom – was identified in Washtenaw County.

The state of Michigan is expanding Covid-19 vaccine plan to include residents 50 and older, Local 4 has learned.

This week

Beginning Monday, March 8, Michigan residents 50 and older with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities are eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.

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Family members and guardians of caregivers caring for children with special care needs are also eligible for the vaccine starting Monday.

“The more people we can get the safe and effective vaccine, the sooner we can return to a sense of normalcy,” Whitmer said. “I urge all eligible Michiganders to get one of three COVID-19 vaccines to protect you, your family and your community.”

Later this month

On March 22, all Michiganders aged 50 and older will be eligible, Local 4 has learned.

According to the state, more than 40% of Michiganders aged 65 and older have been vaccinated.

“More than 2.3 million doses of the safe and effective COVID vaccines have been administered in Michigan, and we know more vaccines are entering the state,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief health delegate at MDHHS“We are delighted to be able to increase the number of people eligible for vaccination as we continue to focus on our most vulnerable and those at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19.”

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The state of Michigan has its COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, including the capacity limit and curfew.

On Tuesday, March 2, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that indoor dining restrictions have been revised.

Starting Friday, March 5, Michigan restaurants and bars are allowed to be 50% full, with a maximum of 100 people, according to the state.

“I am proud that we can take this positive step without endangering public health,” said Whitmer.

Since February 1, the capacity for restaurants has been limited to 25%. From mid-November to the end of January, indoor dining was not allowed in bars or restaurants.

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The number of confirmed cases of a more contagious COVID-19 variant in Michigan has increased by more than 100 this week, suggesting “undetected spread” in the community.

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the chief medical director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said the state has confirmed 422 cases of the COVID-19 B117 variant.

That number is up from 314 cases identified six days earlier (Feb. 24).

Through a partnership with SMART, Macomb County is offering a new vaccination site in Sterling Heights.

The vaccination site is located at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Utica Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke Road.

Appointments are required. Eligible residents and employees can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine line at 586-421-6579.

Wayne County has announced that it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older.

According to County Executive Warren Evans, vaccination clinics will begin on Feb. 23.

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“I am pleased that Wayne County is now able to vaccinate seniors,” said Evans. “I know everyone is eager to get back to normal safely. Our team is working hard to ensure that all our residents can get their COVID injection as soon as the vaccine is available. “

There are no running appointments and seniors must make an appointment by calling the number of the site in their community.

The full list of clinics and how to register can be found here.

Michigan COVID-19 Cases Reported Daily Since Feb. 15:

  • February 15 – 633 new cases

  • February 16 – 775 new cases

  • February 17 – 939 new cases

  • February 18 – 888 new cases

  • February 19 – 1,193 new cases

  • February 20 – 635 new cases

  • February 21 – 742 new cases

  • February 22 – 742 new cases

  • February 23 – 1,316 new cases

  • February 24 – 1,245 new cases

  • February 25 – 1,388 new cases

  • February 26 – 1,073 new cases

  • February 27 – 1,156 new cases

  • February 28 – 784 new cases

  • March 1 – 785 new cases

  • March 2 – 1,067 new cases

  • March 3 – 1,536 new cases

  • March 4 – 1,526 new cases

  • March 5 – 1,486 new cases

  • March 6 – 1,289 new cases

  • March 7 – 980 new cases

  • March 8 – 980 new cases

  • March 9 – 954 new cases

  • March 10 – 2,316 new cases

  • March 11 – 2,091 new cases

  • March 12 – 2,403 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 reported deaths daily since Feb. 15:

  • February 15 – 4 new deaths

  • February 16 – 19 new deaths

  • February 17 – 11 new deaths

  • February 18 – 85 deaths in the news (72 from vital records)

  • February 19 – 23 new deaths

  • February 20 – 63 new deaths

  • February 21 – 1 new death

  • February 22 – 2 new deaths

  • February 23 – 34 new deaths

  • February 24 – 9 new deaths

  • February 25 – 48 new deaths (30 from vital signs)

  • February 26 – 1 new death

  • February 27 – 68 new deaths (62 from vital signs)

  • February 28 – 6 new deaths

  • March 1 – 6 new deaths

  • March 2 – 24 new deaths (12 from vital records)

  • March 3 – 5 new deaths

  • March 4 – 37 new deaths (29 from vital signs)

  • March 5 – 10 new deaths

  • March 6 – 56 new deaths (48 from vital signs)

  • March 7 – 2 new deaths

  • March 8 – 2 new deaths

  • March 9 – 29 new deaths (8 from vital records)

  • March 10 – 8 new deaths

  • March 11 – 23 new deaths (16 from vital records)

  • March 12 – 8 new deaths

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