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
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,
Another move in the right direction for Michigan. According to local media sources, Governor Whitmer is expected to approve the re-opening of gyms, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and ice rinks. The announcement could come as early as tomorrow and take effect right after Labor Day. This is exciting news for many businesses that have been
A year ago, who would have imagined we’d be six months into a global pandemic? Our emails stopped because it appeared that Michigan was well on its way to moving to Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan, and we didn’t want to give you one more email to read. Unfortunately, as with most