Here’s what you need to know on March 13, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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Testing has slowed in the past week, dropping to about 35,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with a positive rate of 7 days over 5% since Saturday. Hospitalizations have flattened in the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,626 on Saturday – the highest in months. The average death in 7 days was 21 on Saturday. The fatality rate of the state is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed on Saturday at 35,000 – close to the lowest level in October.

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

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

All over the world, more than 118.3 million people were confirmed infected and more than 2.6 million died. More than 66 million were recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The real numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited tests, the different ways in which nations count deaths and the deliberate reporting of governments.

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The state of Michigan announced Friday that all residents aged 16 and over will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, almost a month before the May 1 date promised by President Joe Biden.

People between the ages of 16 and 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities will qualify from March 22, when children between the ages of 50 and 64 can start getting shot after a previous announcement. Two days later, on March 24, a federally selected regional mass vaccination site will open at Ford Field in Detroit to administer another 6,000 doses a day for two months.

Find out more here.

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

The health department has not said how the boy became infected, but a case investigation is ongoing to establish close contacts and whether there are any additional cases associated.

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

The state of Michigan will expand Vaccine covid-19 intends to include residents over 50, Local 4 learned.

In this week

Starting Monday, March 8, any Michigan resident over the age of 50 with a pre-existing medical condition or disability will be eligible to make an appointment for COVID-19, Governor. Gretchen Whitmer said.

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

“The more safe and effective the vaccine is, the faster we can return to a sense of normalcy,” Whitmer said. “I urge all eligible Michiganders to receive one of three COVID-19 vaccines to protect you, your family and your community.”

Later this month

On March 22, all Michiganderers over the age of 50 will become eligible, Local 4 said.

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 given in Michigan, and we know that more vaccines are coming to the state,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical officer and deputy chief of health at MDHHS. We are excited to expand eligibility for more people to get vaccinated as we continue to focus on the most vulnerable and those most at risk for severe disease due to COVID-19.

The state of Michigan has lost weight COVID-19 restrictions at bars and restaurants, including capacity limit and nightlife.

Tuesday, March 2, the governor. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that the restrictions on the indoor table had been revised.

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

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

As of February 1, restaurants were limited to 25%. From mid-November to the end of January, it was not allowed to dine indoors at bars or restaurants.

The number of confirmed cases of a more contagious COVID-19 variant in Michigan has risen by more than 100 this week, suggesting that there is an “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 COVID-19 B117.

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

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

The vaccination site is located at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Utica Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke Roads.

Meetings are needed. Residents and eligible workers can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine line at 586-421-6579.

Wayne County has announced that it will open several vaccination clinics for residents over the age of 65.

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

“I’m pleased that Wayne County is now able to start vaccinating the elderly,” Evans said. “I know everyone is eager to get back to normal. Our team works hard to ensure that all our residents can get the COVID vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available. ”

There are no walking meetings and seniors must make an appointment by calling the site number in their communities.

The full list of clinics and how to register can be found here.

Michigan COVID-19 has 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 news deaths (72 of 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 dead
February 24 – 9 new deaths
February 25 – 48 new deaths (30 of vital records)
February 26 – 1 new death
February 27 – 68 new deaths (62 from vital records)
February 28 – 6 new deaths
March 1 – 6 new deaths
March 2 – 24 new deaths (12 of vital records)
March 3 – 5 new deaths
March 4 – 37 new deaths (29 of vital records)
March 5 – 10 new dead
March 6 – 56 new deaths (48 of vital records)
March 7 – 2 new deaths
March 8 – 2 new deaths
March 9 – 29 new deaths (8 of vital records)
March 10 – 8 new deaths
March 11 – 23 new deaths (16 of vital records)
March 12 – 8 new deaths
March 13 – 38 new deaths (30 of vital records)

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