Here’s what you need to know on March 22, 2021

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has increased to 624,811 since Saturday, including 15,897 deaths, state officials said.

Saturday’s update includes a total of 2,660 new cases and 47 additional deaths – including 39 deaths identified during a review of records, meaning they did not occur between Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday, the state reported a total of 562,775 recoveries from the virus.

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

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Testing has been constant around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with a positive rate of 7 days over 6% since Thursday. The state reported a slight increase in hospitalizations in the last three weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 2,482 on Saturday – the highest since mid-January. The average death of 7 days was 20 on Saturday and was paid for a few weeks. The fatality rate of the state is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed on Saturday at 46,100 – close to the lowest level in October.

Michigan reported more than 3.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered, as of Wednesday, with 27.1% of residents receiving at least one dose.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 29.7 million cases have been reported in the United States., with more than 541,200 deaths reported by the virus.

All over the world, more than 122.4 million people were confirmed infected and more than 2.7 million died. More than 69 million recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The real numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited testing, of the different ways in which nations count deaths and under the deliberate reporting of governments.

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

People aged between 16 and 49 years certain medical conditions or disabilities will qualify starting March 22 when children between the ages of 50 and 64 can start receiving photos under 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 announced that the first case of variant B.1.351 COVID-19 was identified in a child in Jackson County.

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 the age of 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 people we can get the vaccine safely and effectively, the sooner we can get back 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.

“Over 2.3 million doses of safe and effective COVID vaccines have been administered 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 indoor dining have 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 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

Michigan COVID-19 reported daily deaths since March 1:

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)
March 14 – 4 new deaths
March 15 – 5 new deaths
March 16 – 27 new deaths (6 of vital records)
March 17 – 0 new deaths
March 18 – 25 new deaths (24 of vital records)
March 19 – 15 new dead
March 20 – 47 new deaths – (39 of vital records)

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