Most coronavirus metrics are still inching downward, and there are only so many ways to put that into words. So … we’ve decided to report on all the positives this week. Worldwide, more than 62 million people have recovered from coronavirus In Michigan, 529,000 have recovered Michigan’s active cases stands at 39,500 – the lowest
Here are some encouraging coronavirus stats: • MI’s case rate is down to 85% from mid-November. It sits at 113 cases/million people. • Positivity rates continue to inch downward – sitting at 3.9% currently. • Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are down 79% – occupying just 5.2% of beds “These are very encouraging trends that have
Last summer the metric everyone was watching—positivity rate. That’s because a positivity rate below 3% shows we have the infection rates under control. Then fall hit and positivity rates began climbing again. We are very happy to report that, as of Wednesday, the seven-day average positivity rate is down below 4%, the lowest since the
In Thursday’s press conference, Governor Whitmer announced that high school winter sports are allowed to start in-person practice and competition on Monday, February 8. Masks must be worn at all times. If masks cannot be worn, athletes and coaches must be tested regularly according to MDHHS guidelines. PLUS, two spectators per high school athlete are
Sometimes we like sounding like a broken record, and this is one of those times. Michigan’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve. Daily cases have plateaued, hospitalizations continue to decline, and deaths are slowing. Last Tuesday’s positivity rate stood at 6.45%, and this Wednesday’s rate was down to 4.48%. All of this is great news! While
Michigan COIVD-19 metrics continue to improve. Tuesday’s positivity rate was 6.45%, down slightly from last week—even with the average daily number of tests up 11,900 over last week. Also, last week’s 7-day average for daily cases was 2,350, and this week we’re sitting at 1,653 so far. All other metrics are showing similar positive trends;
In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer and MDHHS announced yesterday that Michigan saw a less severe peak in cases over the holidays than neighboring states and now has the lowest case rate in the region. Last week our 7-day average for daily cases was 3,136 and this week’s average is down (so far) to
In a press conference yesterday, Governor Whitmer provided an update on Michigan’s coronavirus situation. She acknowledged that officials are watching closely for a surge due to the recent end-of-year holiday season. When asked if the pause will be extended or revised, she responded “I would anticipate some more days of data before a determination is
Here’s a quick update on the coronavirus vaccines. So far, more than 166,000 doses have been distributed across the state, and more than 26,000 doses have been administered. Another 120,000 doses—half from Pfizer and half from Moderna—arrive this week, with a similar number of doses arriving next week. More than 300 distribution sites continue vaccinating
Pfizer’s vaccine is working its way around the country. Michigan hospitals were among the first to receive their doses because Pfizer is located in Kalamazoo, MI. Front line hospital staff began receiving vaccines as early as Monday. And according to latest reports, the US is in discussions with Pfizer for tens of millions more doses
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