Here’s what to know March 22, 2021

Here’s what to know March 22, 2021

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

Saturday’s update includes a total of 2,660 new cases and 47 additional deaths – including 39 deaths identified during a review of the records, meaning that 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 coronavirus data updates on Sundays; the next update is expected on Monday afternoon.

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The test has been stable at around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate above 6% on Thursday. The state has reported a slight increase in hospitalizations in the past three weeks.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 2,482 on Saturday – the highest since mid-January. The average death over 7 days was 20 on Saturday and has been stable for several weeks. The state’s mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 46,100 on Saturday – close to the lowest since October.

Michigan reported more than 3.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered, until Wednesday, with 27.1% of residents having received at least one dose.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 29.7 million cases have been reported in the USA., Over 541,200 deaths reported from the virus.

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Worldwide, 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, the different ways in which nations count the dead and the deliberate underreporting of some governments.

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

People aged 16 to 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities will qualify from March 22, when 50 to 64 years old can start taking pictures under a previous ad. Two days later, March 24, a regional mass vaccination site selected by the federal government will open at Ford Field in Detroit to administer 6,000 additional doses per 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 of COVID-19 was identified in a child in Jackson County.

The health department did not say how the boy was infected, but a case investigation is underway 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 the B117 variant. The first case of variant B117 – originally detected in the United Kingdom – was identified in County Washtenaw.

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Michigan is expanding its Vaccine for covid-19 plan to include residents aged 50 or over, Local 4 has learned.

This week

As of Monday, March 8, any Michigan resident aged 50 or over with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities will be eligible to make an appointment for the COVID-19, Gov. vaccine. Gretchen Whitmer said.

Family members of caregivers and guardians who care for children with special health needs will also be eligible to receive the vaccine starting on Monday.

“The more people we can get the vaccine safe and effective, the faster we can return to a sense of normalcy,” said Whitmer. “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 become eligible, Local 4 has learned.

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 that more vaccines are arriving in the state,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical officer and deputy chief health in MDHHS. “We are pleased to expand eligibility for more people to be vaccinated, as we continue to focus on our most vulnerable groups and those at greatest risk of serious illness due to COVID-19.”

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

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

From Friday, March 5, Michigan’s restaurants and bars will be able to occupy up to 50% of the capacity, with a maximum of 100 people, according to the state-owned company.

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

Since February 1, restaurants have been limited to 25% of capacity. From mid-November to the end of January, indoor meals were not allowed in bars or restaurants.

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

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

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

Through a partnership with SMART, Macomb County is offering a new vaccination site in Sterling Heights.

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

Appointments are mandatory. Qualified residents and workers can call SMART Macomb Vaccine at 586-421-6579.

Wayne County has announced that it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older.

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

“I am pleased that Wayne County is in a position to start vaccinating the elderly,” said Evans. “I know that everyone is looking forward to safely returning to normal. Our team is working hard to ensure that all of our residents can get their COVID vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available. “

There are no immediate appointments and seniors should make an appointment by calling the site number in their communities.

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

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported 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 deaths reported daily 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 – 8 new deaths

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

  • March 12 – 8 new deaths

  • March 13 – 38 new deaths (30 from vital records)

  • March 14 – 4 new deaths

  • March 15 – 5 new deaths

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

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