Michigan - Coronavirus COVID-19

[Yesiamapirate]

Whitmer suggests COVID restrictions will be eased in 'coming days' (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday her administration could relax the state's remaining COVID-19 restrictions "in the coming days."

The Democratic governor made the comment during a stop in Grand Rapids, according to WWTV/WWUP-TV 9&10 News.

"It's scheduled for July 1," the governor said of her previous plan for when the next coronavirus policy changes would come. "But I think you should stay tuned."...

This is great news! MOO

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan to lift all COVID restrictions on capacity, masks, gatherings June 22 (clickondetroit.com)

Indoor, outdoor settings can increase to 100% capacity starting Tuesday (June 22)

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.

On Tuesday (June 22), both indoor and outdoor settings in Michigan will increase to 100% capacity, and face masks will no longer be required. Individual businesses will still be allowed to require masks.

Michigan was originally supposed to fully reopen July 1, but with more than 9 million vaccines administered and COVID cases plummeting, that timeline has been accelerated...

Whitmer rescinds Michigan's major COVID restrictions starting Tuesday (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Michigan's remaining restrictions on gatherings and masks will be dropped next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday, ending 15 months of broad limits on businesses and indoor activities in the state.

Under the changes that take effect Tuesday, maximum indoor capacity limits will increase to 100%, and the state's mask mandate for non-vaccinated people will be removed 10 days earlier than the original goal of July 1. Indoor capacity currently is capped at 50%.

The decision marks the removal of the most significant remaining pandemic rules as infection rates plummet and the percentage of Michigan residents protected by vaccines continues to increase. The Tuesday changes will occur 469 days after the state reported its first COVID-19 cases...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21; measures for fully vaccinated to be announced June 21 (clickondetroit.com)

The U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions have been extended another month to July 21.

The non-essential international travel restrictions were set to expire on June 21 but will now be extended a month. However, Canada Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said measures for fully vaccinated Canadians, permanent residents, and others permitted to enter Canada will be announced Monday, June 21.

“As we have said, the government is planning measures for fully vaccinated Canadians, Permanent Residents, and others who are currently permitted to enter Canada and will provide further details on Monday, June 21,” reads a statement from Blair...

US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21 (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

As mask mandate ends, Michigan workplace regulators issue new rules (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — Michigan workplace regulators filed new COVID-19 emergency rules Tuesday that largely align state rules with federal workplace guidance and let most employers "use their best judgment" on pandemic protocols.

The rules allow employers — with the exception of health care facilities — to decide whether to keep in place mask mandates, social distancing and daily health screenings, according to a statement from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The department added that it "strongly encourages" workplaces to follow federal workplace standards...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan lifts COVID restrictions today: Where vaccination rates stand (clickondetroit.com)

Capacity limits, masking requirements lifted Tuesday

After more than 15 months, most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Michigan.

Starting today (June 22), there will no longer be any limits on indoor or outdoor capacity, and the broad mask order will expire, regardless of vaccination status.

Some orders in long-term care facilities and testing will remain, and guidance on how schools will operate is expected this week...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Whitmer promotes Michigan reopening after "grueling 15 months' (detroitnews.com)

Detroit — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted Michigan's reopening Tuesday, as the state's broadest remaining restrictions on masks and indoor gatherings officially eased 15 months into the pandemic.

Whitmer was join by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and the state's Chief Medical Executive Joneigh Khaldun for the announcement on Belle Isle in Detroit.

"It's been a grueling 15 months," the governor said. "We've all been pushed to our breaking points."...

11 takeaways from Gov. Whitmer’s briefing as Michigan officially lifts COVID restrictions (clickondetroit.com)

State fully reopens for first time in 15 months

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Tuesday to officially lift the state’s COVID restrictions and fully reopen for the first time in about 15 months.

Restrictions lifted
“We are now dropping the (epidemic) orders,” Whitmer said. “Effective today, there is no more mask or gathering order. Effective today, there are no more capacity limits -- indoors or outdoors. Effective today, our Pure Michigan summer is back, and we can realize it.”...

 

[ilovewings]

Delta variant confirmed in two Oakland County residents – The Oakland Press

Two cases of the Delta variant confirmed in Oakland County--
There is no further information as to whether these two residents were vaccinated or if they required hospitalization

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan health department endorses continued mask wearing in schools (detroitnews.com)

Lansing — As Michigan schools prepare to reopen this fall, state health officials on Friday recommended students and staff continue to wear masks, get vaccinations and social distance to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

The announcement, made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is not a significant departure from current recommendations for school districts and charter schools, which decide on their policies.

The state health department said it issued the interim recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of the coronavirus within school buildings in an effort to reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help protect the unvaccinated...

MDHHS issues 12 COVID safety suggestions for Michigan schools during in-person learning (clickondetroit.com)

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan health officials have issued 12 safety recommendations to protect students and teachers from COVID-19 during in-person learning at schools.

The state lifted its COVID restrictions on Tuesday, but the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is still recommending certain safety guidelines within school buildings.

Children under the age of 12 aren’t eligible to receive a COVID vaccine, and it was only approved for children ages 12-16 last month. As a result, MDHHS made some recommendations to help schools fight the spread of the virus...

 

[ilovewings]

Just 40 coronavirus cases statewide but 15 deaths – The Oakland Press

In Michigan there were 40 coronavirus cases and 15 deaths statewide. The article reflects a breakdown of cases by county. 41 of 83 counties had no new cases and no deaths.

 

[ilovewings]

The Detroit News

99% of patients hospitalized in Michigan between Jan 1 and June 15 2021 were
not fully vaccinated against the virus.

 

[MrX]

The Detroit News

99% of patients hospitalized in Michigan between Jan 1 and June 15 2021 were
not fully vaccinated against the virus.

We are seeing so many of these statistics, yet it amazes me that the only people still wearing masks are those that are fully vaxed. I suspect that, for some people, Covid anxiety will be a life long affliction.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

We are seeing so many of these statistics, yet it amazes me that the only people still wearing masks are those that are fully vaxed. I suspect that, for some people, Covid anxiety will be a life long affliction.

I always have a mask in my purse, and DH and I have masks in our respective vehicles, but we will not be donning them unless a business absolutely requires a mask. I am tired of having to "mask up" and hope that the vaccination truly offers protection for those who got their shots. Very few folks are wearing masks, and it's impossible to know who is or isn't vaccinated. I don't trust the "honor system" and hope that those who did not get vaccinated are fully aware of the risk they pose to themselves and others who didn't get the shots. With the Delta variant surging my many places, I'm not sure that we are out of the woods just yet.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

I always have a mask in my purse, and DH and I have masks in our respective vehicles, but we will not be donning them unless a business absolutely requires a mask. I am tired of having to "mask up" and hope that the vaccination truly offers protection for those who got their shots. Very few folks are wearing masks, and it's impossible to know who is or isn't vaccinated. I don't trust the "honor system" and hope that those who did not get vaccinated are fully aware of the risk they pose to themselves and others who didn't get the shots. With the Delta variant surging my many places, I'm not sure that we are out of the woods just yet.

I am right there with you. I keep a mask in my purse but only wear it when absolutely required. If there are two equal places to visit, we will choose the non mask required place. Mr. Pirate and I are back to our normal activities and enjoying restaurants, bars and shopping again while not masked.
I trust this vaccine. I cannot say for certain we will not get covid but I feel my vaccine offers me enough protection to make it a reasonable risk...along with all other 'life risks'. I hope more folks get vaccinated to protect themselves.
I will say this....IMHO....Covid is here to stay.

 

[MrX]

I guess I wonder what happened to "my mask protects you, your mask protects me." Clearly nobody wearing a mask, these days, is concerned with protecting anyone else. They are wearing masks to protect themselves, which then begs the question "why are they at the store, in the first place?"

My favorite is still the lady at our local Walmart. She was given a beach chair and a box of masks and got to sit out front, enforcing mask rules. One day I had left the store, after paying, and she accosted me, outside, wondering how I got past her with no mask. Of, course, I could have taken it off, after leaving store, but she was bound and determined to keep her easy gig, guarding the door. We exchanged a few words, and she said something to effect of "nothing matters except our rules, which will be in place at least through the summer." Ironically the CDC changed mask guidance the following day, and the next time I went to that store, the mask requirement was gone. I have to laugh, every time I see her working the cash register, with her mask below her nose. For all of her vitriol, she never believed in what she was enforcing - she just took it to extreme lengths so they wouldn't take away her beach chair and send her back to the salt mine!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

All Henry Ford Health workers must be vaccinated by Sept. 10 (detroitnews.com)

The five-hospital Henry Ford Health System said Tuesday it will require mandatory vaccination of its entire workforce starting Sept. 10.

The mandate applies to students, volunteers and contractors in addition to workers at the five-hospital health system and makes Henry Ford Health the first health system in Michigan to require COVID-19 vaccinations.

“We acknowledge the magnitude of this decision, and we did not make it lightly,” Henry Ford President and CEO Wright Lassiter III said in a press release. “As a leader and trusted voice in our communities, our patients and members depend on us to create a safe, healthy environment...

 

[ilovewings]

All Henry Ford Health workers must be vaccinated by Sept. 10 (detroitnews.com)

The five-hospital Henry Ford Health System said Tuesday it will require mandatory vaccination of its entire workforce starting Sept. 10.

The mandate applies to students, volunteers and contractors in addition to workers at the five-hospital health system and makes Henry Ford Health the first health system in Michigan to require COVID-19 vaccinations.

“We acknowledge the magnitude of this decision, and we did not make it lightly,” Henry Ford President and CEO Wright Lassiter III said in a press release. “As a leader and trusted voice in our communities, our patients and members depend on us to create a safe, healthy environment...

I was just going to post this! I think all health systems should follow suit!

 

[MrX]

It strikes me that an enterprising personal injury lawyer would be carpet bombing these folks with advertising material, looking for the first one to experience a negative outcome from a forced vaccination. It's just a matter of time.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan COVID vaccine sweepstakes: Who can enter, how to sign up, prize list, full details (clickondetroit.com)

Whitmer unveils details of COVID vaccination cash prizes, scholarships (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

University of Michigan mandating COVID vaccinations for all student athletes, athletic staff (clickondetroit.com)

University of Michigan to require student-athletes to be fully vaccinated (detroitnews.com)

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Participants needed for Beaumont Health study to research COVID antibody development (clickondetroit.com)

‘This study will help further understand the short and long-term benefits of COVID-19 vaccination,’ says Dr. Gabriel Maine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Beaumont Health has launched a research study that allows participants to monitor their immunity to COVID-19 over the next two years.

The study aims to understand how someone develops antibodies from the vaccines and how long they last.

Researchers involved with the COVID-19 Vaccination Elicited Response (COVER) are particularly interested in the immune response in people who are immune compromised, such as transplant patients or those who take immunosuppressive drugs for autoimmune conditions...