Here’s what you need to know on March 5, 2021

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 593,279 on Thursday, including 15,600 dead, state officials report.

Thursday’s update includes a total of 1,526 new cases and 37 additional deaths, including 29 identified during a Vital Records review. On Wednesday, the state reported 591,753 confirmed cases, including 15,563 deaths.

Testing has slowed over the past week, to an average of 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with a 7-day positive rate below 4.0% as of Wednesday. Hospital admissions have declined in the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1113 Wednesday, which is slightly higher than last week. The seven-day death average was Wednesday 21. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which stood at 34,900 on Wednesday – the lowest since October. More than 541,000 have been restored in Michigan.

Michigan has more than reported 2.3 million doses of COVID-19 administered, starting Wednesday.

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

Next 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.

Family members and guardians of healthcare providers who care for children with special healthcare needs will also be 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 have more people eligible for vaccination as we continue to focus on our most vulnerable and those at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19.”

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), restaurants and bars in Michigan 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 not allowed in bars or restaurants.

The state of Michigan is expected to receive 82,700 doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine this week.

The J&J vaccine doses are expected in Michigan on Wednesday, a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) spokeswoman said Monday. These doses go to health departments and hospitals.

Over the weekend, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization. The single-dose J&J vaccine joins Pfizer and Moderna to give Americans three options. Nearly 4 million doses of the J&J vaccine are expected to be shipped across the US Monday.

Michigan has more than reported 2 million doses of COVID-19 administered from Thursday 25 February.

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.

“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.

According to Michigan officials, the CDC says Pfizer vaccines were not shipped at all on Feb. 15 due to inclement weather. A limited amount of those vaccines will be shipped this week.

Modern COVID vaccine shipments were also affected, and due to weather, no shipments came out of the Memphis McKesson distribution center on Feb. 15, 16, or 17. Some shipments of Moderna vaccines were also stopped last week due to weather conditions.

Officials say the CDC is working with the companies to resume distribution operations as soon as possible.

It is currently unclear whether any of Michigan’s Moderna vaccine orders will ship to the state on Thursday or Friday, February 18. MDHHS officials say more information will be shared as soon as it is known.

The news comes because several COVID-19 vaccination appointments have been rescheduled in Michigan this week due to the harsh weather conditions.

For the second straight week, Michigan Medicine has announced that it can only give COVID-19 vaccine appointments to those getting their second injection due to limited vaccine supplies.

Only those who received their first dose through Michigan Medicine can receive their second dose at the health system vaccine clinics.

Those who have previously received an invitation to make an appointment for their first dose are reminded that the invitation remains open. Michigan Medicine is asking those waiting for their first dose to come back next week to see if new appointments are available.

Michigan did not receive the amount of COVID vaccines expected from the federal government, causing the state to take some of the first dose allocation and shift it to the vaccines already scheduled for their second dose.

The decision means that some people who have an appointment for the first dose for next week may be delayed.

MDHHS with the help of MING questioned local health departments and hospitals about the need for second-dose vaccines. We will address any shortages in second doses in the orders we place for shipping next week. About 37,300 doses of the ‘first dose’ allocation will need to be used to ensure complete vaccination for individuals who require a second dose, ”said Lynn Sutfin of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Michigan COVID-19 Cases Reported Daily Since Feb. 1:

February 1 – 1,033 new cases
February 2 – 1,203 new cases
February 3 – 1,383 new cases
February 4 – 1,358 new cases
February 5 – 1,379 new cases
February 6 – 1,018 new cases
February 7 – 884 new cases
February 8 – 885 new cases
February 9 – 563 new cases
February 10 – 915 new cases
February 11 – 1,284 new cases
February 12 – 1,193 new cases
February 13 – 852 new cases
February 14 – 632 new cases
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

Michigan COVID-19 reported deaths daily since Feb. 1:

February 1 – 4 new deaths
February 2 – 63 new deaths (36 from vital signs)
February 3 – 32 new deaths
February 4 – 74 new deaths (63 from vital signs)
February 5 – 19 new deaths
February 6 – 97 new deaths (83 from vital signs)
February 7 – 5 new deaths
February 8 – 6 new deaths
February 9 – 60 new deaths (30 from vital signs)
February 10 – 12 new deaths
February 11 – 75 new deaths (55 from vital signs)
February 12 – 10 new deaths
February 13 – 88 new deaths (84 from vital records)
February 14 – 4 new deaths
February 15 – 4 new deaths
February 16 – 19 new deaths
February 17 – 11 new deaths
February 18 – 85 deaths from 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)

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