Category: COVID-19
Health officials urge caution as COVID cases surge in Kalamazoo County
County health officials say rise of infections is being caused by “pandemic fatigue” and social gatherings.
Governor “sounding the alarm” as COVID rates increase across the state
Governor Whitmer called it a “dangerous moment” as new infection rates climb higher than ever before.
10/21/20: 1,597 new COVID cases, 33 deaths
Infection rates continue to set record highs. Deaths and hospitalizations continue to climb. WMU passes 700 cases.
State moves to allow indoor visits at nursing homes
Michigan health officials issued an emergency order Wednesday that will permit nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to allow indoor visits. Visitations have been largely forbidden during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the potential to infect people who are already at high risk for the illness. In September, Governor Gretchen Whitmer allowed outdoor visits […]
State Republicans unveil COVID plan
The plan would allow counties to opt-out of COVID mandates if they meet certain benchmarks.
Governor signs unemployment legislation, extends some payments through end of year
The bill extends unemployment benefits to 26 weeks, but also makes qualifying more difficult.
10/20/20: 1,586 new COVID cases, 22 deaths
The state’s daily average is now higher than ever. The positivity rate dips back down, but hospitalizations continue to increase. Kalamazoo passes 100 deaths from the virus.
School outbreaks rise 28% over past week
There were 27 new outbreaks at K-12 schools and colleges increasing Michigan’s total to 120.
State launches new, free COVID test sites
The 77 new sites expand the scope of no-cost COVID testing even for people without symptoms.
10/19/20: 2,909 new cases over Sunday and Monday
Average of new infections is almost the highest it’s ever been. Positivity rate and hospitalization numbers are climbing.
