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Detroit – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan increased to 612,628 as of Tuesday, killing 15,810 people, state officials report.

The Tuesday update includes a total of 2,048 new cases and 27 additional deaths, including 6 from the Vital Records review. on Monday, The state reported a total of 610,580 cases and 15,783 deaths..

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An average of about 35,000 diagnostic tests are reported per day, with a 7-day positive rate of over 5% as of Monday.The state reported a slight rise Hospitalization Over the last two weeks.

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Michigan 7-day moving average for daily Monday was 1,795, up from last week. The average death toll for seven days on Monday was 15. The state fatality rate is 2.6%.Status Also reports “active cases” Listed at 38,100 on Monday-close to the lowest since October. More than 556,000 people have recovered in Michigan.

Michigan Reported is more than Administer 3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, As of Monday.

According to Johns Hopkins University 29.5 million cases have been reported in the United States.. ,Above 535,000 people died Reported by a virus.

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Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination: Information on how to find appointments, phases

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Michigan announced on Friday that all residents over the age of 16 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, almost a month before May 1. Pledge According to President Joe Biden.

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People between the ages of 16 and 49 Specific medical condition or disorder Starting March 22nd, children ages 50-64 will be able to take shots in the previous announcement. Two days later, on March 24, a federal-selected regional mass vaccination site will open in Ford Field, Detroit, with additional doses of 6,000 daily for two months.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.351 has been identified in a child in Jackson County.

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The Department of Health has not stated how the boy was infected, but a case study is underway to identify close contacts and determine if there are additional cases associated with it.

This new variant was originally detected in South Africa in October 2020 and shares several mutations. B117 variant.. The first case of the B117 variant (originally detected in the UK) Specified in Washtenaw County..

Michigan is that COVID-19 vaccine Local 4 plans to include residents over the age of 50.

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Beginning Monday, March 8, Michigan residents over the age of 50 with an existing medical condition or disability are eligible to book the COVID-19 vaccine Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Said.

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Family members and parents of caregivers who care for children with special medical needs are also eligible to be vaccinated from Monday.

“The more people have access to a safe and effective vaccine, the faster we can return to normal sensations,” Whitmer said. “We recommend that all qualified Michigans get one of three COVID-19 vaccines to protect you, your family, and your community.”

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On March 22, Local 4 learned that all Michiganers over the age of 50 would be eligible.

According to the state, more than 40% of Michiganers over the age of 65 are vaccinated.

“We know that more than 2.3 million safe and effective COVID vaccines have been administered in Michigan, and more vaccines have been brought to the state,” he said. Johnny Kaldoun, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy for Health MDHHS.. “We are pleased to extend the eligibility for vaccination to more people as we continue to focus on those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 and those who are at highest risk of serious illness.”

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Michigan has loosened it COVID-19 restrictions At bars and restaurants, such as capacity restrictions and curfew.

Governor on Tuesday, March 2nd. Gretchen Whitmer And that Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Announced that the restrictions on indoor meals have been revised.

According to the state, starting Friday, March 5, Michigan’s restaurants and bars will reach up to 50% capacity and can accommodate up to 100 people.

“We are proud to take this positive step without compromising public health,” Whitmer said.

Since February 1st, the restaurant capacity has been limited to 25%. From mid-November to the end of January, indoor dining in bars and restaurants was prohibited.

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The number of confirmed cases of the more contagious COVID-19 mutant in Michigan has increased by more than 100 this week, suggesting that there is an “undetected spread” in the community.

Dr. Johnny Cardun, chief medical director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said the state had identified 422 cases of the COVID-19B117 mutant.

The number increased from 314 cases identified as of 6 days ago (February 24).

Through a partnership with SMART, Macomb County is providing Sterling Heights with a new vaccination site.

The vaccination site is located at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Utica Road, between Shane Harlord and Van Dyck Road.

Reservations are required. Eligible residents and workers can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine line at 586-421-6579.

Wayne County has announced that it will open several vaccination clinics for residents over the age of 65.

According to county administrator Warren Evans, the vaccination clinic will begin on February 23.

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“We are pleased that Wayne County is now able to start vaccination of the elderly,” said Evans. “I know everyone is eager to get back to normal safely. Our team is working hard to get COVID shots as soon as the vaccine is available to all residents. It is working.”

There are no walk-up reservations. Elderly people need to call the site number in the community to make a reservation.

A complete list of clinics and how to register can be found here.

Michigan COVID-19th Case report after March 1st.

• 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

Michigan COVID-19 reports daily deaths since March 1.

• March 1-6 new deaths

• March 2-24 new deaths (12 from important records)

• March 3-5 new deaths

• March 4-37 new deaths (29 from important records)

• March 5-10 new deaths

• March 6-56 new deaths (48 from important records)

• March 7-2 new deaths

• March 8-two new deaths

• March 9-29 new deaths (8 from important records)

• March 10-8 new deaths

• March 11-23 new deaths (16 from important records)

• March 12-8 new deaths

• March 13-38 new deaths (30 from important records)

• March 14-4 new deaths

• March 15-5 new deaths

• March 16-27 new deaths (6 from important records)

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