This is what you need to know on March 5, 2021

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 593,279 as of Thursday, including 15,600 deaths, 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.

Tests have slowed over the past week and have dropped to about 35,000 reported diagnostic tests per day on average, with a positive rate of 7 days below 4.0% as of Wednesday. Hospitalizations have increased over the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,113 on Wednesday, up slightly from last week. The average seven-day death toll was 21 on Wednesday. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which rose to 34,900 on Wednesday, the lowest since October. More than 541,000 have recovered in Michigan.

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

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The state of Michigan is expanding Covid-19 vaccine plans to include residents 50 years of age or older, Local 4 said.

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Next week

Starting Monday (March 8), all Michigan residents 50 years of age or older with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities will be eligible to make an appointment for COVID-19, Governor Vaccine. Gretchen Whitmer dit.

Family members and guardians caring for children with special health care needs will also be able to receive the vaccine starting Monday.

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

At the end of this month

On March 22, all Michiganders aged 50 and over will be eligible, Local 4 reported.

More than 40% of Michiganders aged 65 and over have been vaccinated, according to the state.

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“More than 2.3 million doses of safe and effective COVID vaccines have been administered in Michigan and we know more vaccine will arrive in the state,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical officer and deputy chief of health a MDHHS. “We are pleased to expand eligibility for more people to be vaccinated, as we continue to focus on the most vulnerable and those most at risk for serious illness due to COVID-19.”

The state of Michigan has loosened COVID-19 Restrictions in bars and restaurants, including capacity limit and night curfew.

Tuesday (March 2), the governor. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that restrictions on the indoor dining room have been revised.

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Starting Friday (March 5), Michigan restaurants and bars will be allowed to fill up to 50% capacity, with a maximum of 100 people, depending on the state.

“I am proud to be able to take this positive step without compromising public health,” Whitmer said.

As of February 1, restaurants had a maximum limit of 25%. From mid-November to late January, food was not allowed indoors in bars or restaurants.

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

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

Over the weekend, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for an emergency use authorization. The one-dose J&J vaccine joins Pfizer and Modern to give Americans three options. About 4 million doses of the J&J vaccine are expected to begin shipping Monday in the United States.

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

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

The vaccination site is located in the Sterling Heights senior center on Utica Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke roads.

Prior appointment required. Residents and eligible workers can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine Line at 586-421-6579.

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

According to county executive Warren Evans, vaccination clinics will begin Feb. 23.

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“I’m glad Wayne County is in a position to start vaccinating seniors,” Evans said. “I know everyone wants to return to normal safely. Our team works hard to ensure that all of our residents can get COVID as quickly as the vaccine is available. ”

There is no prior appointment and seniors must make an appointment by calling the place number in their communities.

You can find the full list of clinics and how to register 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 these vaccines will be shipped this week.

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Shipments of Modern COVID vaccines were also affected, with no shipments from the Memphis McKesson distribution center on February 15, 16 or 17 due to weather. Some shipments of Modern vaccines were also stopped last week due to weather conditions.

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

It is currently unclear whether any of Michigan’s Modern Vaccine orders will be shipped to the state on Thursday or Friday, February 18th. MDHHS officials say more information will be shared once it is known.

The news comes as several COVID-19 vaccination appointments were rescheduled in Michigan this week due to severe weather conditions.

For the second week in a row, Michigan Medicine has announced that it can only offer COVID-19 vaccine appointments to those receiving their second vaccine due to a limited supply of vaccines.

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

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

Michigan did not receive the amount of COVID vaccines expected from the federal government, which caused the state to take part in the allocation of the first dose and change it to those already scheduled for its second dose. .

The decision means some people who have a first-dose appointment set for next week may be late.

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“MDHHS, with the help of MING, asked local health departments and hospitals about the need for second-dose vaccines. We are fixing the lack of second doses of orders we will be making for shipment next week. About 37,300 doses of the “first dose” will have to be used to ensure a full vaccination for people who need a second dose, “Lynn Sutfin told the Department of Health. and Michigan Human Services.

Michigan COVID-19 reported cases daily from February 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
From February 10 to 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 daily deaths since February 1:

February 1 – 4 new deaths
February 2: 63 new deaths (36 vital records)
February 3: 32 new deaths
February 4 – 74 deaths (63 according to vital records)
February 5 – 19 new deaths
February 6 – 97 deaths (83 according to vital records)
February 7 – 5 new deaths
February 8 – 6 new deaths
February 9 – 60 new deaths (30 vital records)
February 10 – 12 new deaths
February 11 – 75 deaths (55 by vital records)
February 12 – 10 new deaths
February 13 – 88 new deaths (84 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 by news (72 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 vital records)
February 26: 1 new death
February 27 – 68 new deaths (62 vital records)
February 28 – 6 new deaths
March 1 – 6 new deaths
March 2 – 24 new deaths (12 vital records)
March 3 – 5 new deaths
March 4 – 37 new deaths (29 vital records)

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