Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 19, 2021 - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 578,091 as of Thursday, including 15,273 deaths, state officials report.

On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 577,203 cases and 15,188 deaths.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 901 on Wednesday -- near the lowest since October.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 27.8 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 490,875 deaths reported from the virus.

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Some Moderna vaccine shipments were also halted last week due to weather conditions.

The news comes as several COVID-19 vaccination appointments were rescheduled across Michigan this week due to the severe weather conditions.

For the second straight week, Michigan Medicine has announced it can only provide COVID-19 vaccine appointments to those receiving their second shot due to a limited vaccine supply.

Only those who received their first dose through Michigan Medicine are able to receive their second dose at the health system’s vaccine clinics.

Michigan Medicine asks those waiting for their first dose to check back next week to see if new appointments are available.

About 37,300 doses from the ‘first dose’ allocation will need to be used to ensure complete vaccination for individuals who are due a second dose,” said Lynn Sutfin with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Meijer is launching a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics at stores across Michigan this week, with plans to administer up to 25,000 doses in its first week.

5, a total of 28 known cases of the variant have been identified in Michigan over the last month, but the cases have only been reported in Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

The new case reported on the opposite side of the state Sunday appears to confirm health officials’ belief that more cases of the virus variant likely exist in Michigan, they just have not been identified yet.

Under the previous Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order, basketball, hockey, wrestling, competitive cheer and youth leagues were shut down at least through Feb.

Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have twice shut down indoor dining, with the most recent ban ending Monday (Feb. 1).

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its next COVID-19 order Friday.

Michigan has released a preliminary timeline to show a projection of when other phases can expect to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Michigan is moving on to a new phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, including teachers, first responders, childcare providers and residents 65 years of age and older.

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Public schools in Michigan were shut down during the fall due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Their buildings have been closed for about two months -- since the state reported thousands of COVID-19 cases per day in November.

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Jan

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Jan