Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Oct. 2, 2020 - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

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DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 126,358 as of Friday, including 6,788 deaths, state officials report.

Friday’s update represents 780 new cases and seven additional deaths. On Thursday, the state totals were 125,578 cases and 6,781 deaths.

New COVID-19 cases and deaths remain mostly flat in Michigan. Testing has remained steady, with an average of more than 30,000 per day, with the positive rate just above 3 percent over the last 10 days. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 21.

Hospitalizations have slightly increased over the last two weeks but the number of patients in critical care is near its lowest point since tracking, dating back to April.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 867 on Wednesday, the highest since April 30. The state’s fatality rate is 5.4 percent. Michigan has reported 95,051 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 23,700 as of Thursday.

VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 testing data

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

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10 Michigan businesses fined for serious violations of coronavirus protocols

Michigan officials have fined 10 businesses between $400 and $6,300 for serious violations of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols.

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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued COVID-19 “general duty” citations to 10 businesses for failing to protect workers and follow workplace guidelines, according to the state.

Companies get 15 business days to contest the violations. Otherwise, employers have to prove to MIOSHA that the issues have been corrected.

Here are the companies, the fine amounts and details about the violations.

Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as 7-day average hits 5-month high

Michigan is reporting an increase in hospitalizations for coronavirus as the state’s 7-day moving case average hits its highest point since late April.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 124,687 as of Wednesday, including 6,762 deaths, state officials report.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 867 on Wednesday, the highest since April 30. The state’s fatality rate is 5.5 percent. The 7-day death average has been around 10 for the last few weeks, slightly higher than in early September.

Whitmer signs order extending protection for Michigan residents, staff members at long-term care facilities

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Wednesday to extend protection for residents and staff members at long-term care facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Executive Order 2020-191, which is a rescission of Executive Order 2020-179, “maintains the strong infection control protocols in nursing homes the governor put in place at the outset of this crisis, and protects residents from eviction and employees from retaliatory action for staying home when exhibiting symptoms,” read a press release from Whitmer’s Office.

The order is effective immediately.

Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency in Michigan until Oct. 27

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday extended the state’s emergency status until Oct. 27, 2020 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Gov. Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-186 to again extend Michigan’s state of emergency as the pandemic continues to impact the state and its residents.

“We have saved thousands of lives in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among our most vulnerable populations – people of color, seniors, and people with disabilities. Because we took swift action, the health of our families and our economy are faring better than our neighbors in other states,” Whitmer said in a press release. “This emergency will end, and it is a matter of months. But we are not out of the woods yet. Right now, the federal government and all 50 states have been under some form of state of emergency. We must continue doing our part to fight this virus on behalf of our families, frontline workers, and our small businesses.”

Michigan movie theaters, bowling alleys can reopen Oct. 9

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer amended the MI Safe Start order to reopen movie theaters and performance venues.

But the capacity will be nowhere near pre-COVID-19 numbers. Read more here.

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Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Sept. 15:

• Sept. 15 -- 571 new cases
• Sept. 16 -- 680 new cases
• Sept. 17 -- 829 new cases
• Sept. 18 -- 695 new cases
• Sept. 19 -- 483 new cases
• Sept. 20 -- 768 new cases
• Sept. 21 -- 768 new cases
• Sept. 22 -- 504 new cases
• Sept. 23 -- 705 new cases
• Sept. 24 -- 982 new cases
• Sept. 25 -- 929 new cases
• Sept. 26 -- 901 new cases
• Sept. 27 -- 654 new cases
• Sept. 28 -- 654 new cases
• Sept. 29 -- 898 new cases
• Sept. 30 -- 1,054 new cases
• Oct. 1 -- 891 new cases
• Oct. 2 -- 780 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Sept. 15:

• Sept. 15 -- 11 new deaths (5 from vital records)
• Sept. 16 -- 11 new deaths
• Sept. 17 -- 9 new deaths (5 from vital records)
• Sept. 18 -- 6 new deaths
• Sept. 19 -- 15 new deaths (12 from vital records)
• Sept. 20 -- 6 new deaths
• Sept. 21 -- 6 new deaths
• Sept. 22 -- 15 new deaths (3 from vital records)
• Sept. 23 -- 12 new deaths
• Sept. 24 -- 8 new deaths
• Sept. 25 -- 8 new deaths
• Sept. 26 -- 15 new deaths (11 from vital records)
• Sept. 27 -- 4 new deaths
• Sept. 28 -- 4 new deaths
• Sept. 29 -- 20 new deaths (4 from vital records)
• Sept. 30 -- 11 new deaths
• Oct. 1 -- 19 new deaths (11 from vital records)
• Oct. 2 -- 7 new deaths

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Coronavirus resources:

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Here is the moving 7-day average of COVID-19 cases in Michigan:

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