This is what you need to know on March 13, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 607,437 as of Saturday, including 15,774 deaths, according to state officials.

Saturday’s update includes a total of 1,659 new cases and 38 additional deaths, including 30 deaths identified during the records review, meaning they did not occur between Friday and Saturday.

The state also reported Saturday a total of 556,697 recoveries from the virus.

The state no longer provides coronavirus data updates on Sundays; the next update is expected Monday afternoon.

On Friday, the state reported a total of 605,778 cases of viruses and 15,737 deaths.

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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 above 5% as of Saturday. Hospitalizations have increased over the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,626 on Saturday, the highest it has been in the past month. The seven-day average death toll was 21 on Saturday. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were recorded at 35,000 on Saturday, almost the lowest it has been since October.

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Michigan has reported more than that 2.9 million doses of COVID-19 administered, as of Friday, with a 23.1% statewide coverage rate.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 29 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 530,000 dead reported by the virus.

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All over the world, more than It has been confirmed that 118.3 million people have been infected and more than 2.6 million have died. More than 66 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.

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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 qualify from March 22, when young people aged 50 to 64 can start receiving shots according to a prior announcement. 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.

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

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Starting Monday, March 8, all Michigan residents 50 years of age or older with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities will be able to request 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.”

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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.

“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.

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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.

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.

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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.

“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.

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You can find the full list of clinics and how to register here.

Michigan COVID-19 reported daily cases since February 15:

  • 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

  • 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

Michigan COVID-19 reported daily deaths since February 15:

  • 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)

  • 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)

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