Here’s what to know March 26, 2021

Here’s what to know March 26, 2021

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan increased to 642,869 on Thursday, including 15,984 deaths, state officials reported.

Thursday’s update includes a total of 5,224 new cases and 49 additional deaths, 30 of which are from a review of vital records. On Wednesday, the state recorded 637,645 cases in total and 15,935 deaths.

The tests have been stable at around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the positive 7-day rate above 9% on Wednesday. The state has reported an increase in hospitalizations in the past three weeks.

Related: MHA: younger age groups drive increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,122 on Wednesday – the highest since early January. The 7-day death toll averaged 16 on Wednesday and has been stable for several weeks. The state’s mortality rate is 2.5%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed at 59,000 on Wednesday. More than 562,000 have recovered in Michigan.

Michigan reported more than 3.7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered, until Wednesday, with 29.6% of residents having received at least one dose.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 30 million cases have been reported in the USA., Over 545,200 deaths reported from the virus.

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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.

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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.

MORE: Michigan’s updated COVID-19 vaccination schedule: who is eligible and when

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

“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.

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.

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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.

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

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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

  • 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

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)

  • 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 from vital records)

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