Michigan - Coronavirus COVID-19

[Yesiamapirate]

Fauci to Michigan: 'Hold off for a bit' on lifting COVID restrictions (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Dr. Anthony Fauci says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should "hold off for a bit" when it comes to easing COVID-19 restrictions amid rising infection rates and the push to vaccinate more residents.

During an appearance on CNN Thursday night, key President Joe Biden COVID-19 adviser Fauci said Whitmer is a "really good governor," but state officials should "pull back gradually" on limitations aimed at stemming the spread of the virus.

"I think she's done some really good things," Fauci said of Whitmer. "But I am telling them just hold off for a bit. When you get the overwhelming majority of your population vaccinated, the chances of there being a surge are minuscule. Just hang in there. Don't turn the switch on and off."...

I changed my mind. No comment. LOL

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Gov. Whitmer about lifting COVID restrictions in Michigan (clickondetroit.com)

State health officials say another surge could be coming

In an interview this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Michigan’s push to reopen may be moving too fast while offering advice and some praise for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

“She’s a really good governor. I think she’s done some really good things. But I am telling them, just hold off for a bit.” Fauci told CNN’s Chris Cuomo Thursday night.

Fauci added that he understands the optimism and want for Michiganders to enter into a post-pandemic world but again issued a warning.

“We understand that, we really do. But just hang on a little longer until you get the overwhelming proportion of the population vaccinated,” he said...

Enough, already!

 

[Sundog]

I changed my mind. No comment. LOL

Our governor here in Ohio also mentioned that he is concerned about the surge in Michigan, that he is keeping an eye on it, given that Michigan is one of our border states. I don't think Governor DeWine was picking on Michigan, I think he was following the science, just like Fauci is regarding his comment on Michigan.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

K-12 schools are now leading sites for Michigan COVID outbreaks

Time to close the restaurants in Michigan again.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

K-12 schools are now leading sites for Michigan COVID outbreaks

Time to close the restaurants in Michigan again.

If schools and school-related activities are the culprit, she'll probably close schools again

 

[Yesiamapirate]

If schools and school-related activities are the culprit, she'll probably close schools again

I have not seen a lot of logic and science based decisions on the governors part. We shall see.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan law ties school funding to in-person instruction (clickondetroit.com)

LANSING, Mich. – Starting Monday, hundreds of Michigan school districts had to offer at least 20 hours a week of in-person instruction to receive all of a minimum $450-per-student increase in emergency pandemic funding.

The state law spearheaded by Republicans affects roughly 185, or 34%, of the state's 537 traditional K-12 districts and about 20 of 275 charter schools — those with higher numbers or percentages of children from middle-class and wealthy families.

Under federal law, the districts are due to receive a smaller share of nearly $1.5 billion in COVID-19 aid than are districts with higher numbers or portions of poor students. The GOP-led Legislature allocated $136 million in state money to ensure hundreds of districts still get at least $450 more per pupil, but it added a string.

Those with five-day schedules must provide at least 20 hours of weekly face-to-face instruction to qualify for the supplemental dollars...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Ford Field COVID mass vaccination site launches Wednesday (clickondetroit.com)

DETROIT – Officials said Tuesday’s soft opening of the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Ford Field was a success.

With the site officially opening Wednesday, officials are getting ready for everybody, including those with disabilities or limited English.

“We’ve been trying to be really thoughtful when it comes to language access, and people with disabilities making sure we have enough accessible vaccine pods for people with wheelchairs,” said Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist...

Ford Field opens to deliver mass COVID-19 vaccinations in Detroit (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Governor: Not 'actively considering' restrictions amid rising cases (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her administration is not "actively considering" instituting new restrictions to stem jumps in COVID-19 infections in Michigan.

Whitmer made the comment during an interview at the Michigan Chronicle's Pancakes & Politics event Thursday morning, a day after the Michigan Health & Hospital Association said hospitalizations among adults who haven't received their COVID-19 vaccines are increasing at an "alarming rate."

WWJ's Vickie Thomas, who helped moderate the Pancakes & Politics event, asked the governor if it was possible that new restrictions would be implemented to combat the rising numbers...

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Governor: Not 'actively considering' restrictions amid rising cases (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her administration is not "actively considering" instituting new restrictions to stem jumps in COVID-19 infections in Michigan.

Whitmer made the comment during an interview at the Michigan Chronicle's Pancakes & Politics event Thursday morning, a day after the Michigan Health & Hospital Association said hospitalizations among adults who haven't received their COVID-19 vaccines are increasing at an "alarming rate."

WWJ's Vickie Thomas, who helped moderate the Pancakes & Politics event, asked the governor if it was possible that new restrictions would be implemented to combat the rising numbers...

IMHO, this is good news.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Restaurants temporarily close after employees test positive for COVID-19 (detroitnews.com)

If you have dining plans over the next few days, better double-check that the restaurant you plan to visit is open this weekend.

Just as Michigan reached its largest daily total of positive cases since December, a small handful of local businesses are pausing operations this week after one or more employees tested positive for COVID-19...

Hopefully, any future restaurant closings will be on a case-by-case basis and not another total shutdown. DH and I have completed our vaccinations and hope to make up for lost dining-out opportunities after our two-week waiting period. We are tired of not being able to enjoy dinners at nice restaurants and will not be happy if there are additional restrictions due to a few bad apples in the business.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Restaurants temporarily close after employees test positive for COVID-19 (detroitnews.com)

If you have dining plans over the next few days, better double-check that the restaurant you plan to visit is open this weekend.

Just as Michigan reached its largest daily total of positive cases since December, a small handful of local businesses are pausing operations this week after one or more employees tested positive for COVID-19...

Hopefully, any future restaurant closings will be on a case-by-case basis and not another total shutdown. DH and I have completed our vaccinations and hope to make up for lost dining-out opportunities after our two-week waiting period. We are tired of not being able to enjoy dinners at nice restaurants and will not be happy if there are additional restrictions due to a few bad apples in the business.

Hi BDE!

I totally agree. Mr Pirate and I have been so happy to be able to dine-in. Food is one of our common pleasures. Both cooking nice food at home and eating out.

I posted this on one of the other Covid boards, the restaurant that we went to 4 days ago is closed as of last night due to Covid cases among staff. Personally, I am not worried at all for us. I trust this vaccine. Although we did not wear a mask when we were seated at the table, our waitress did. I do find that at least the places we go to, customers basically don't wear masks once seated. ( kind of hard to eat and drink and enjoy a nice dinner with a mask on!)
I do hope that the staff do not get seriously ill. It is a fine line....restaurant owners and staff keeping safe while we give them the business they so desperately need right now. I would not want to be in their shoes. I do know, however, they appreciate our business! Two different owners over the last couple of weeks came up to us and personally thanked us for coming back. My hope is that once April 5 comes, the waitstaff will be able to get vaccinated if they choose.

I suspect even our fine governor can see the data and realize that restaurants are most likely the least of the current Covid problem. Frankly, it baffles me that there are states with much more lax restrictions that do better now and all along in regards to Covid.

Michigan's COVID-19 case rate is 3rd worst in US as variants spread

I suspect that closing the economy does nothing but drive people to congregate with family and friends in private residences. MOO!!

I also have to add here, so many people have died from Covid and countless others are ill long term. I never want to minimize that. I feel Covid will be with us for some time to come. We as a nation have to figure out how to live with it for now. I think we will be looking back and learning for a long time to come what we did right, wrong and otherwise. MOO.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Our governor here in Ohio also mentioned that he is concerned about the surge in Michigan, that he is keeping an eye on it, given that Michigan is one of our border states. I don't think Governor DeWine was picking on Michigan, I think he was following the science, just like Fauci is regarding his comment on Michigan.

Hi Sundog,
I didn't think he was picking on MI either. Your state is doing better than we are and truly, I think we can learn a lot from each other.


Michigan's COVID-19 case rate is 3rd worst in US as variants spread

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I haven't found a media link yet, but it was announced on the 8:00 WWJ news this morning that Detroit Public Schools will return to remote learning after spring break due to outbreaks of COVID.

After months of closed schools, businesses, restaurants, etc., it is puzzling that Michigan is now back in the news for the rise in cases and hospitalizations. So glad that DH and I are vaccinated.

CDC: Michigan leads all US states in COVID-19 cases per population (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Detroit Public Schools To Return To Remote Learning After Spring Break – CBS Detroit (cbslocal.com)

Special Announcement: DPSCD Return From Spring Break (detroitk12.org)

 

[MrX]

I haven't found a media link yet, but it was announced on the 8:00 WWJ news this morning that Detroit Public Schools will return to remote learning after spring break due to outbreaks of COVID.

After months of closed schools, businesses, restaurants, etc., it is puzzling that Michigan is now back in the news for the rise in cases and hospitalizations. So glad that DH and I are vaccinated.

CDC: Michigan leads all US states in COVID-19 cases per population (detroitnews.com)

It's frustrating, and quite bizarre, to watch the same thing happen, over and over. Every state that took a heavy hand with restrictions, and every country in Europe, follows the same pattern: (1) impose mitigations that fall woefully short of what has been proven to work in Australia and New Zealand; (2) partially reopen when metrics decline and fatigue sets in; (3) go back to step (1) when cases rise. It seems that states like Florida, Texas, Arizona, etc., have figured out how to break the cycle at step (3) - if a place isn't going to follow OZ and NZ, then it appears that they have to let cases rise to a point where the virus is starved of hosts. Otherwise this close/open/close cycle will continue forever. Unfortunately the cyclical nature of a Coronavirus is such that schools, restaurants, gyms, etc., often get blamed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time - the natural ebb and flow of the virus coincided with re-openings, providing convenient scapegoats.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

City of Detroit to enforce pandemic restrictions on Opening Day (clickondetroit.com)

City officials advise people to avoid Downtown Detroit if not attending game

DETROIT – Excitement was apparent for customers and employees at Brass Rail Pizza Bar in Downtown Detroit hours before what many call a big day in the Motor City.

“Opening Day is always a holiday here in Michigan,” said Brass Rail Bar manager Kevin Weathers.

It’s time for the first home game of the Detroit Tigers season, but this year, it will be a lot different than previous years. There will be no large crowds and no crowded bars or restaurants...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan’s coronavirus surge worst in nation, data shows (clickondetroit.com)

State leads US in highest daily new virus cases, infection rate, positive test rate

Michigan’s coronavirus spread is now the worst in the country as of Friday, as the state’s daily case counts and infection rate continue to rise, according to recent data.

Over the last several weeks, Michigan has seen COVID-19 has spread more rapidly, causing virus cases and hospitalizations to surge once again. In mid-March, Michigan had the highest COVID infection rate in the U.S., according to data from Covid Act Now -- now the state is leading the nation in daily new coronavirus cases, virus infection and positive virus test rates.

As of Friday, April 2, the state of Michigan has been labeled at a “very high” risk level for a COVID-19 outbreak by Covid Act Now -- a group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts and public policy leaders that monitors and identifies each state’s risk level for a COVID-19 outbreak. Our last report on March 18 showed the state at a “high” risk level...

Michigan adds 5,498 cases, 20 deaths from COVID-19 (detroitnews.com)

 

[margarita25]

COVID-19 cases spike in Michigan, fueled by infections among kids

“According to state data, since February 19, average daily new COVID-19 cases among children under 10 jumped 230%, more than any other age group. The second-highest increase in infections is in the 10 to 19 age group, which saw cases rise 227%. The trends in these groups exceed that of the state as a whole.“

 

[margarita25]

Virus Surge in Michigan Is a ‘Gut Punch’ to Hopes of Pandemic’s End