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

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

News on Michigan’s coronavirus front has been scarce since the MI supreme court ruling and subsequent MDHHS health safety orders. So, we did a little digging into the data posted daily at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. It appears that the onset of colder weather has caused daily new cases to creep upward. And with the increases in cases

PASS THE POPCORN! Indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, and bingo halls got the green light to open their doors starting October 9. The same executive order, signed by Governor Whitmer on Friday, September 25, also increased the number of people allowed in non-residential settings (see table below). PPE must be worn and social distancing

It was a slow week for coronavirus headlines in Michigan. Last Wednesday Governor Whitmer and Doctor Khaldun reported that the overall case rate for Michigan was 57 cases per million people per day and the state positivity rate increased to 3.7%. Although the increase in positivity rate appears to be moving in the wrong direction,

For anyone with a loved one in a nursing home, today marks the slow return to in-person visits. There are several safety guidelines to follow (by appointment, only 1-2 people per visit, masks and social distancing are required, and limited total visitors to a facility at one time), but the important thing is that we

Well, local media sources were mostly right. As of today, Michigan gyms, bowling alleys, and ice rinks are allowed to be open … with restrictions, of course. Unfortunately for movie theaters and performance venues, Governor Whitmer’s latest executive order didn’t mention when they will be allowed to open. But, in an unexpected move, Governor Whitmer