Friday, August 7: Latest Trends in Michigan Coronaviruses

Michigan health officials reported 722 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, starting from 657 the previous day.

Other Coronavirus News: The Oakland County Department of Health has issued an urgent order to a Pontiac-based mortgage company after testing 53 employees for coronavirus positivity. Governor Gretchen Whitmer requires masks to be worn in nurseries and camps.

The latest Thursday of August 6th at COVID-19 Michigan.

Michigan reports 722 new coronavirus cases, 26 new deaths

Michigan health officials reported 722 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, August 6th.

The Department of Health and Human Services also announced 26 new deaths, 17 of which were identified in a vital record review three times a week. Nine of the dead were in the last 24 hours.

Throughout the pandemic, the state aggregates 85,429 known deaths of COVID-19 and 6,247 deaths associated with the virus.

The 7-day moving average of new cases per day in the state has generally risen since it reached 150 new cases per day since mid-June. The number reached 768 on July 29 and subsequently dropped to 649 new cases per day.

With respect to new deaths per day, the state average has remained in the single digits since July 15th. There are 8 new deaths per day.

Hundreds of children may have been exposed to coronavirus in Michigan camps

Health officials said about 250 people who attended night camps in southwestern Michigan were at risk of getting the coronavirus.

Five staff and one camper in Camp Michawana near Hastings tested positive for COVID-19, and one was considered a possible case because of symptoms, Barry Eaton said. The District Health Department announced on Thursday, August 6th.

Health officials have warned that anyone participating in the faith-based youth camp Mihawana camp after July 24 may have been infected with the virus. Camping facilities include children’s night camps, family camps, and traditional-style campsites. All three were opened during the potential exposure period.

According to health officials, about 250 people have joined the camp or staffed in the last two weeks and are at the highest risk of exposure. Of that total, 180 were children who participated in night camps for children under the age of 18, and 70 were staff or participants in family-style camps.

53 United Shores Michigan Employees Issued After Positive COVID-19 Test

An emergency order was issued in Auckland County Wednesday after 53 employees of a Pontiac-based mortgage company tested positive for COVID-19.

The order was issued to the United Shore by the Oakland County Department of Health, applies social distance rules to the company, requires facial coverage, initiates daily illness screening at the office, and when available to employees. I was advised to work from home.

Bill Malan, a spokesman for the Oakland County Administration, said the company has responded appropriately to the order.

“From June 29 to the end of yesterday’s day, 53 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were said to be employees of the United Shores main campus in Pontiac,” Mullan said. It was “Some work from home, some work directly. The site itself is not always the source of the infection.”

The rise in sexually transmitted diseases in the Flint region may be linked to reducing social distances, fearing health officials

Genesee County health officials believe there may be early warning signs of social distance and adherence.

Members of the County Health Commission found that on Wednesday, August 5, there was an increase in reports of at least one category of sexually transmitted infections in June, noting that COVID-19’s restrictions have been relaxed and graduation parties have been involved. The last couple of weeks said they suspected it could be caused by the resumption of a rally.

Earlier this week, recommendations from the Genesee, Livingstone, and Auckland counties confirmed that teenage coronavirus cases between the ages of 15 and 19 were Sharp spike In the area, some health committee members said it might be a time to warn about the risk of sexually transmitted diseases as human-to-person contact becomes more common.

There were 102 cases of gonorrhea reported in the county in June, compared to 79 cases over the five months prior to 2020.

Whitmer requires the use of masks in daycare and camping

All nursery schools and camps in Michigan must wear face coverings under a presidential order issued Thursday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Presidential decree 2020-164 Is required:

• All staff and children above 2 years old are wearing masks on school buses and other means of transportation.
• All staff and children over 4 years old wear masks in all common indoor areas.
• All staff and children over 12 years old wear masks in classrooms, homes, sheds, or similar indoor small group environments.

The governor also strongly recommends that all children over the age of 2 wear face covers indoors. These rules are in line with existing rules for face covers that have already been applied to schools from kindergarten to high school throughout Michigan, the press release said.

COVID-19 Prevention Tips

In addition to Wash your hands regularly and don’t touch your face, The authorities recommend keeping a social distance, assuming someone may carry the virus.

Health officials say you should work at least 6 feet away from others at home if possible.

use Disinfectant wipes Or Disinfect spray cleaners on frequently touched surfaces At your home (door handle, faucet, countertop) and Carry hand sanitizer with you When you go to a place like a store.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also issued an administrative order requiring people to wear it Face covering the mouth and noseWhile in public indoor and crowded outdoor spaces. Please refer to Explanation of meaning here..

For additional information, Michigan.gov/Coronavirus And CDC.gov/Coronavirus..

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