This is what you need to know on April 3, 2021

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 683,793 as of Friday, including 16,161 deaths, according to state officials.

Friday’s update includes a total of 5,498 new cases and 20 additional deaths. On Thursday, the state reported a total of 678,295 cases and 16,141 deaths.

Tests have been constant at around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported daily on average, with Positive rate of 7 days above 13% from Thursday, the highest since early December. The state has reported an increase in hospitalizations in recent weeks.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 5,061 on Thursday, the highest since December. The seven-day average death toll was 26 on Thursday and has been flat for several weeks. The state mortality rate is 2.4%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were recorded Thursday at 94,500. More than 569,000 have recovered in Michigan.

Michigan has reported more than that 4.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are administered from Wednesday, with 34.5% of residents have received at least one dose.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than In the United States, 30.4.5 million cases have been reported., with more than 553,200 dead reported by the virus.

All over the world, more than 129.8 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.8 million have died. More than 73 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 lack of deliberate reports from some governments.

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

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement Tuesday after White House officials announced it would increase the dose of COVID-19 vaccine available in Michigan starting next week.

According to a press release, next week’s shipment will increase by 66,020, bringing the total number of doses to 620,040, a weekly record for the state. Officials said the allocation includes 147,800 doses of the Johnson & Johnson single vaccine.

This comes after Whitmer recently called for more vaccines, as the state sees the number of COVIDs increase.

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The CDC said Michigan leads the country in new cases of COVID-19 per population.

On Tuesday, officials reported 5,177 new cases of COVID and an additional 48 deaths, including 20 from a Vital Records review. On Monday, the state reported 660,771 total cases and 16,034 deaths.

Dr. Frank McGeorge, of Local 4, said he saw a very clear increase in COVID patients at the hospital where he works.

“Many of them have to be hospitalized. Honestly, I would say I feel worse here in southeast Michigan than during the wave that started in November. Now, the most worrying trend is the number of middle-aged people with severe COVID, ”said McGeorge.

The city announced Monday that all detroiters 16 and older can now opt for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Any Detroit resident 16 years of age or older can now call to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated at the TCF Center.

Appointments can be made by calling 313-230-0505. Anyone who lives outside of the city of Detroit, but who works every day in the city, can also choose an appointment.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccination site opened at the 9-1 Northwest Activity Center this Saturday.

Public health official Denise Fair also announced that the Detroit Department of Health has been informed that it will receive the first Johnson and Johnson vaccine assignment this week. Detroiters who want the single-dose J&J vaccine can call 313-230-0505 for an appointment at the Northwest Activities Center, located at 18100 Meyers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday.

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.

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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.

More information here.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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, indoor food was not allowed in bars or restaurants.

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.

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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.

“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.

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Michigan COVID-19 reported cases daily from 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
March 27: 4,670 new cases
March 28 – 4,101 new cases
March 29: 4,101 new cases
March 30 – 5,177 new cases
March 31 – 6,311 new cases
April 1 – 6,036 new cases
April 2 – 5,498 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
March 25 – 49 new deaths (30 vital records)
March 26 – 20 new deaths
March 27 – 22 new deaths
March 28 – 4 new deaths
March 29 – 4 new deaths
March 30 – 48 new deaths (20 vital records)
March 31 – 10 new deaths
April 1 – 49 new deaths (33 according to vital records)
April 2 – 20 new deaths

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