Michigan
Michigan reports nearly 15,000 new COVID cases in last week; hospitalizations up about 20%
The Michigan Division of Well being and Human Companies on Wednesday, April 27, reported 14,482 new confirmed and possible COVID-19 circumstances and 67 deaths within the final week.
That is up from 10,474 new confirmed and possible circumstances on April 20. The variety of weekly deaths remained about the identical.
The Wednesday complete included 12,174 confirmed circumstances and 58 confirmed deaths. This implies the state is now averaging 1,739 confirmed circumstances and eight deaths a day within the final seven days. On April 20, the state had a seven-day common of 1,246 circumstances and 10 deaths per day.
The case common continues to be a lot decrease, nonetheless, than it was in January, when the quantity peaked at greater than 17,000. In April 2021, throughout a spring surge, the state reported as much as about 7,000 circumstances a day, on common.
This because the BA.2 omicron subvariant is predominant. It makes up about 78% of circumstances in Michigan’s six-state area, in line with an estimate from the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
Instances are rising extra in southeast Michigan, essentially the most populous space of the state. Per capita, Washtenaw, Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties had been amongst these with the very best variety of new circumstances since April 20.
Hospitalizations elevated in comparison with final week in all eight Michigan areas apart from the southwest nook of the Decrease Peninsula, in line with a weekly state report.
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As of April 6, the state Division of Well being and Human Companies started together with each possible and confirmed circumstances in its totals. (A case is confirmed solely when there’s a constructive PCR check. Instances are categorized possible when there was no such assessments however a physician and/or an antigen check labeled them COVID.) The state additionally lowered its updates from thrice per week to 1.
In complete, there have been greater than 2.42 million confirmed and possible circumstances, and 36,002 confirmed and possible deaths in Michigan for the reason that begin of the pandemic. Amongst these totals, 2,111,375 circumstances and 33,126 deaths are confirmed. About 314,571 circumstances and a couple of,876 deaths are possible.
Under is a chart that signifies the seven-day common for brand new circumstances reported per day all through the pandemic. (Can’t see the chart? Click on right here.)
Instances by counties
Three counties, Schoolcraft, Luce and Alger counties within the Higher Peninsula, didn’t report any new circumstances since April 20.
These 10 counties reported essentially the most new circumstances per 100,000 individuals within the final seven days: Washtenaw (247), Oakland (196), Keweenaw (196) Wayne (169), Macomb (162), Ingham (124), Kalamazoo (117), Livingston (115), Eaton (113), and Calhoun (107).
With out adjusting for inhabitants, these 10 counties had essentially the most new circumstances since April 20: Wayne (3,025), Oakland (2,494), Macomb (1,426), Washtenaw (918), Kent (530), Ingham (354), Kalamazoo (305), Ottawa (238), Livingston (222), and Genesee (218).
Ingham, Kalamazoo, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties are on each lists, indicating increased case counts.
The arrows and colours on the map under present per-capita circumstances in comparison with the earlier week in Michigan’s 83 counties. Hover over or faucet on a county to see the underlying information. (Trace: Drag the map together with your cursor to see your complete Higher Peninsula.)
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The chart under exhibits new circumstances for the previous 30 days based mostly on onset of signs. On this chart, numbers for the latest days are incomplete due to the lag time between individuals getting sick and getting a confirmed coronavirus check end result, which may take as much as per week or extra.
You may name up a chart for any county, and you’ll put your cursor over a bar to see the date and variety of circumstances.
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Hospitalization
As of Wednesday, hospitals statewide had been treating 604 grownup and 30 pediatric sufferers with confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. This contains 28 on ventilators and 78 adults in intensive care.
That is up from 517 grownup and 15 pediatric sufferers on April 20. Nevertheless, the variety of ventilated and intensive care sufferers has decreased. Per week in the past, there have been 46 on ventilators and 89 adults in intensive care.
Complete hospitalizations have been rising for 3 consecutive weeks. This week the change was extra dramatic than the earlier two weeks.
On April 13, there have been 482 grownup and 14 pediatric sufferers with confirmed or suspected circumstances, and this included 40 individuals on ventilators and 104 adults in intensive care.
On Jan. 10, on the worst of the omicron surge, the state had about 5,000 complete sufferers, together with about 860 in intensive care and about 540 on ventilators.
Deaths
Thirty-one counties reported at lest one dying. Wayne County had 18 and Berrien, Genesee and Oakland counties every reported 4. Kent County had three.
Under is a chart that tracks the state’s seven-day common for reported COVID-19 deaths per day over the course of the pandemic. (These are based mostly on the date reported, not essentially on the date of dying.)
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Testing
Within the final seven days, 8.8% of assessments had been constructive for SARS-CoV-2. That is up from per week in the past, when 7.2% of assessments within the earlier seven days had been constructive.
Tuesday, about 8.3% of about 35,100 assessments statewide had been constructive. Per week earlier, about 6.3% of about 27,000 assessments had been constructive.
On Monday, the speed was 13.8%, the very best single-day share of constructive assessments since early February. The proportion additionally eclipsed 10% on Saturday and Sunday. Every day, although, noticed fewer than 15,000 complete assessments.
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The interactive map under exhibits the seven-day common testing price by county. You may put your cursor over a county to see the underlying information.
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COVID-19 vaccinations
As of April 13, 65.9% of eligible residents have acquired a minimum of one COVID-19 vaccine shot, in line with Michigan well being division information. That is up from 65.8% the prior week. About 60.5% of that inhabitants has accomplished their preliminary collection, and 36.7% of the 12 and older inhabitants has gotten a booster dose. (Individuals youthful than 12 are usually not eligible; eligibility additionally relies on when individuals acquired the preliminary photographs.)
Under is a chart that exhibits vaccination charges by county for individuals 5 and older. (Can’t see the chart? Click on right here.)
Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, as of about 4 p.m., has not been up to date since April 13.
For extra statewide information, go to MLive’s coronavirus information web page.
To discover a testing website close to you, try the state’s on-line check discover ship an electronic mail to COVID19@michigan.gov, or name 888-535-6136 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
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Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Who Has Impressed, Who Needs to Step Up For Spartan Hoops
Michigan State men’s basketball is already 12 games into its season, and while it’s already more than a third of the way through, the true test is only about to start.
The Spartans have certainly been battle tested, and with a win over Western Michigan on Monday, they would set themselves up nicely going into the new year. In order for them to continue to excel when they resume Big Ten play next week, they will need to continue to do what’s gotten them to the No. 18 spot in the nation: excelling as a team.
Everyone seems to be playing well right now, and it’s that unselfish team play that has led to their strong start.
On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, our Aidan Champion tells host Bryan Anthony Davis who he thinks has impressed so far this season, as well as who still needs to step up.
You can watch the epsiode below:
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo addressed the media on Saturday as he and his team get ready for their home matchup with Western Michigan. Below is a partial transcript from his media availability:
Q: How do you keep the team in-sync right now?
Izzo: “Yeah, I’m normally not — I’m more of a pessimist than an optimist, but we came back, we had a great practice the 26th for like an hour and 15, and then, we went two-a-days yesterday, had two really good practices, and today was phenomenal. At the end, we got a little tired, which we should, and now we’re into one-a-days with some meetings. But really pleased by the way they’re kind of — strength in numbers is really helping us right now.”
Q: You don’t love these games against former assistants?
Izzo: “Yeah, I don’t. I don’t like them. I like them because I think it’s really good for them, from the standpoint they get to play here and make some money, but it’s not good for me. I mean, there’s a guy [Dwayne Stephens] that I coached and worked for me for a lot of years. And the funniest part is he’s got a good team, they just haven’t played together. He’s had three guys that have been out a lot, two guys that are really good players. His best player has only played in three games. So the scouting reports — they are a little different. The kid’s averaging 17 a game since he’s come back, and we don’t have a lot on him. Here’s a team that lost a 20-point lead and lost the last game that was a killer. But it’s also a team that was 10-up on Dayton; we thought Dayton was one of the best teams in Maui. So, they got a couple of guys that can really fill it up, they got size, they got big size, and I’d say DJ knows our system pretty good.”
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Michigan’s mission vs. Hilltoppers: Finish 2024 without a bad loss
Michigan closes out the nonconference portion of its schedule with a chance to do something it hasn’t done the past few years: Avoid a bad loss to end the year.
Michigan hosts Western Kentucky on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, BTN). The Wolverines are 9-3 overall, with each defeat coming by one possession against a high-major opponent. They’ve had no problems in the other games.
That wasn’t the case in recent seasons. Michigan lost to McNeese State in its final game of 2023 and to Central Michigan in the last game of 2022. Michigan fell to a middling UCF team, albeit on the road, to close out 2021.
Three times over the last two seasons, the Wolverines essentially paid an opponent to come to Crisler Center and beat them (McNeese, Central Michigan, and Long Beach State). The Hilltoppers will collect $85,000 for their appearance on Sunday. Michigan will try to make sure that’s all they leave with.
Michigan last played on Sunday, using hot shooting to demolish Purdue Fort Wayne 89-58. Michigan shot 63 percent from the field and made 10 3s. For the fourth time this season, at least five Wolverines reached double figures. Tre Donaldson led the way with 16 points.
Michigan coach Dusty May said he is “relatively happy” with his team’s record to date, despite the tough losses. Teams that are playing their best in December typically aren’t still playing in late March. May is seeking — and seeing — steady improvement.
The Wolverines fell out of the AP Top-25 this week but entered Saturday at No. 24 in the NET and No. 22 in the kenpom rankings. When they resume Big Ten play next week in Los Angeles, they’ll do so as the betting favorite to win the league.
That won’t change so long as they don’t overlook Western Kentucky, which will make the trip from Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers (119 in the NET, 110 at kenpom) are also 9-3, though they have just one top-100 win (Lipscomb at home). They play a fast, isolation-heavy offense. As a 15 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament, they led Marquette by seven at halftime before losing. It earned Steve Lutz, who’d been there just one season, the job at Oklahoma State (replacing Mike Boynton Jr., now a Michigan assistant). Hank Plona, Lutz’s top assistant and a former junior college head coach, took over. Western Kentucky was picked second in the Conference USA preseason poll.
Don McHenry, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard, is averaging 18.5 points per game. He’s scored at least 28, while making four 3s, in each of the past three games. The most recent performance was last Saturday, so both teams may have to shake off some holiday rust.
That’s been an issue for Michigan in recent years, a pre-New Year’s sign of the struggles to come. This squad, in May’s first year on the job, looks different. Before the Wolverines enter the big, bad Big Ten for good, they’ll look to handle business and end 2024 strong.
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Are restaurants open on New Year’s Day in Michigan? Where to find a meal on the holiday
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The new year is nearly upon us, and if you’re looking for dining options to ring in 2025, Michigan will offer plenty of choices.
Most restaurant chains will remain open for the New Year’s holiday, including some 24/7 dining options.
Here’s what to know.
When is New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. New Year’s Day is Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Will Applebee’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, but Applebee’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Biggby be open on New Year’s?
Some Biggby locations will be open on New Year’s. Check online for your nearest Michigan Biggby.
Will Big Boy be open on New Year’s?
Some Big Boy locations will be open for New Year’s. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Bob Evans be open on New Year’s?
Bob Evans restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Call ahead or check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant before visiting.
Will Buffalo Wild Wings be open on New Year’s?
Many Buffalo Wild Wings will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Hours will vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan Buffalo Wild Wings.
Will Burger King be open on New Year’s?
Burger King’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant before visiting.
Will Carrabba’s be open on New Year’s?
Carrabba’s locations’ New Year’s hours may vary. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Chick-fil-A be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Chick-fil-A locations will be open on New Year’s, according to the company. Hours may vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan location.
Will Chili’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Chili’s restaurants are open on New Year’s. Hours may vary by location, so check online for your nearest Michigan Chili’s.
Will Cracker Barrel be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Cracker Barrel locations are open on New Year’s. Check online for hours at your nearest Michigan location.
Will Denny’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Denny’s restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 24/7.
Will Domino’s be open on New Year’s?
Domino’s Pizza locations’ hours may vary on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check online for your nearest Michigan Domino’s.
Will Dunkin’ be open on New Year’s?
Dunkin’ outlets’ hours may vary by location on New Year’s, so check the Dunkin’ store locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards app for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Hungry Howie’s be open on New Year’s?
Hungry Howie’s restaurants New Year’s hours may vary by location. Visit the Hungry Howie’s website to check with your nearest Michigan location.
Will IHOP be open on New Year’s?
IHOP hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan location before visiting.
Will Jet’s be open on New Year’s?
Jet’s Pizza’s hours may vary by location. Check the Jet’s website for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Jimmy John’s be open on New Year’s?
Jimmy John’s hours may vary by location. Check online for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Leo’s Coney Island be open on New Year’s?
Leo’s Coney Island’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead with your nearest Michigan location before visiting.
Will Little Caesars be open on New Year’s?
Most Little Caesars locations will be open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Check online with your nearest Michigan Little Caesars for specific hours.
Will McDonald’s be open on New Year’s?
Most McDonald’s sites will be open on New Year’s, the hours may vary by location, the company said. You can check the store locator for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Olga’s Kitchen be open on New Year’s?
Olga’s Kitchen restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Olive Garden be open on New Year’s?
Olive Garden’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant for hours.
Will Panda Express be open on New Year’s?
Panda Express’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Panera be open on New Year’s?
Panera Bread’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan cafe.
Will Papa Johns be open on New Year’s?
Papa Johns Pizza’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Call ahead or check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Papa Johns.
Will Pizza Hut be open on New Year’s?
Most Pizza Hut locations will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. You can check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Pizza Hut.
Will QDOBA be open on New Year’s?
QDOBA restaurants will be open for normal store hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant for specific hours.
Will Red Lobster be open on New Year’s?
Red Lobster restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Red Robin be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Red Robin burger restaurants will be open on New Year’s. You can visit the Red Robin website to check hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Starbucks be open on New Year’s?
Starbucks Coffee’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check the Starbucks store locator or Starbucks app to check hours for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Subway be open on New Year’s?
Subway restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Taco Bell be open on New Year’s?
Taco Bell locations are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve hours may vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Texas Roadhouse be open on New Year’s?
Texas Roadhouse locations will be open on New Year’s, the company said. Locations will be open for normal hours or expanded hours, varying by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Tim Hortons be open on New Year’s?
Tim Hortons locations’ New Year’s hours will vary by location, the company said. Check online for your nearest Michigan Tim Hortons.
Will Wendy’s be open on New Year’s?
Many Wendy’s locations will be open on New Year’s. Hours may vary by location, so check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Wendy’s.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
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