This is what you need to know on March 24, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 637,645 as of Wednesday, including 15,935 deaths, state officials report.

Wednesday’s update includes a total of 4,454 new cases and 16 additional deaths. On Tuesday, the state reported 633,191 total cases and 15,919 deaths.

This is the highest number of cases a day since December 15.

Tests have been steady at around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported daily on average, with a positive rate of 7 days above 7% as of Monday. The state has reported a rise in hospitalizations over the past three weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 2,938 on Tuesday, the highest since early January. The average seven-day death toll was 17 on Tuesday and has been flat for several weeks. The state mortality rate is 2.5%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were recorded on Tuesday at 54,500. More than 562,000 have recovered in Michigan.

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Michigan has reported more than that 3.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered, as of Wednesday, with 29% of residents receiving at least one dose.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 29.9 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 543,800 dead informed of the virus.

All over the world, more than They have been confirmed to infect 124 million people and more than 2.7 million have died. More than 70 million have been recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The actual figures are certainly much higher, due to limited evidence, different ways in which nations count the dead, and the deliberate under-reporting of some governments.

Vaccines against Michigan COVID-19: How to find appointments, information about phases

Announcements

Coronavirus titles:

I WILL SEE: Monitoring of Michigan COVID-19 vaccine doses 💉

I WILL SEE: Follow-up of coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

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

People aged 16 to 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities will be classified from March 22nd when children aged 50 to 64 can start receiving shots under a prior notice. Two days later, on March 24, a federally selected regional mass vaccination site will open at Detroit’s Ford Field to administer an additional 6,000 doses a day for two months.

Announcements

More information here.

MONTH: Updated COVID-19 Michigan Vaccination Program: Who is Eligible and When

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

The health department did not say how the boy became infected, but a case is being investigated to determine close contacts and whether there are additional cases associated.

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

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

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

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, indoor food was not allowed in bars or restaurants.

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

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

This number increased from the 314 cases identified up to six days earlier (February 24).

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.

Michigan COVID-19 reported daily cases 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

Michigan COVID-19 reported daily deaths since March 1:

  • 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)

  • March 5 – 10 new deaths

  • March 6: 56 new deaths (48 vital records)

  • March 7 – 2 new deaths

  • March 8 – 2 new deaths

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

  • March 10 to 8: new deaths

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

  • March 12 – 8 new deaths

  • March 13: 38 new deaths (30 vital records)

  • March 14 – 4 new deaths

  • March 15 – 5 new deaths

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

  • March 17 – 0 new deaths

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

  • March 19 – 15 new deaths

  • March 20 – 47 new deaths – (39 according to vital records)

  • March 21 – 3 new deaths

  • March 22: 3 new deaths

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

  • March 24 – 16 new deaths

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