Here’s what you need to know on March 26, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 647,899 on Friday, including 16,004 deaths, state officials report.

Friday’s update includes a total of 5,030 new cases and 20 additional deaths. On Thursday, the state reported a total of 642,869 cases and 15,984 deaths.

Testing has been steady at around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with a 7-day positive rate above 9% as of Thursday. The state has reported an increase in hospital admissions in the past three weeks.

Related: MHA: Younger age groups are driving the rise in COVID-19 hospital admissions in Michigan

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,493 Thursday – the highest since early January. The death average over seven days was Thursday 22 and has been flat for several weeks. The state’s death rate is 2.5%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were listed at 64,200 on Thursday. More than 562,000 have been restored in Michigan.

Michigan has more than reported 3.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of Wednesday, with 30.3% of residents having received at least one dose.

More: Michigan sees a virus rise, but tighter restrictions are unlikely, Whitmer says

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According to Johns Hopkins University more than 30 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 546,900 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide more than 125 million people are infected and more than 2.7 million have diedMore than 71 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.

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

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VISION: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

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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.

People aged 16 to 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities qualifies from March 22, when 50 to 64 year olds can take photos under a previous 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.

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Read more here.

MORE: Michigan’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule: Who Is Eligible and When

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.

The health department has not said how the boy was infected, but a case study is being conducted to see if any more cases are linked.

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.

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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 percent 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 prohibited 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 there is “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 site number in their community.

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

Michigan COVID-19 Cases Reported Daily Since March 1:

  • 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

  • March 13 – 1,659 new cases

  • March 14 – 1,571 new cases

  • March 15 – 1,572 new cases

  • March 16 – 2,048 new cases

  • March 17 – 3,164 new cases

  • March 18 – 2,629 new cases

  • March 19 – 3,730 new cases

  • March 20 – 2,660 new cases

  • March 21 – 2,400 new cases

  • March 22 – 2,401 new cases

  • March 23 – 3,579 new cases

  • March 24 – 4,454 new cases

  • March 25 – 5,224 new cases

  • March 26 – 5,030 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 reported deaths daily since March 1:

  • 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

  • March 13 – 38 new deaths (30 from vital records)

  • March 14 – 4 new deaths

  • March 15 – 5 new deaths

  • March 16 – 27 new deaths (6 from vital records)

  • March 17 – 0 new deaths

  • March 18 – 25 new deaths (24 from vital records)

  • March 19 – 15 new deaths

  • March 20 – 47 new deaths – (39 from vital signs)

  • March 21 – 3 new deaths

  • March 22 – 3 new deaths

  • March 23 – 16 new deaths (8 from vital records)

  • March 24 – 16 new deaths

  • March 25 – 49 new deaths (30 from vital records)

  • March 26 – 20 new deaths

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