October 24, 2020
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reporting more than 3,300 positive test results.
"The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Michigan, "said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. "It is now more important than ever that people take this seriously. Wear a mask every time you are going to be around someone outside of your own household. Avoid large gatherings and maintain a safe distance from others. If rates continue like this, we risk overwhelming our hospitals and having many more Michiganders die."
While the data represents the date that the information was delivered to MDHHS from reporting labs, it does represent more current trends in disease occurrence. In fact, more than 96% of the test results being reported today originated from specimens that were collected from individuals in the past five days.
More on Michimich.com
As information is collected by Michigan's public health community that better describes cases, we are continuing to see clusters of illness associated with facilities, programs and schools. These cases, along with a large number of community-acquired cases, have been contributing to the elevation in reports of confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
More on Michimich.com
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reporting more than 3,300 positive test results.
"The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Michigan, "said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. "It is now more important than ever that people take this seriously. Wear a mask every time you are going to be around someone outside of your own household. Avoid large gatherings and maintain a safe distance from others. If rates continue like this, we risk overwhelming our hospitals and having many more Michiganders die."
While the data represents the date that the information was delivered to MDHHS from reporting labs, it does represent more current trends in disease occurrence. In fact, more than 96% of the test results being reported today originated from specimens that were collected from individuals in the past five days.
More on Michimich.com
- Aesthetic MdR Named Best MediSpa and Dr. Luis Macías Named Top Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon
- HexGn & Africa Islamic Economic Foundation Team up to Train 100,000 Youth in Africa for Innovation Economy
- Michigan: Be Careful: Thanksgiving is Top Day for Home Cooking Fires
- Michigan: AG Nessel Shares Best Practices for Consumers Amid Pandemic This Holiday Season
- Michigan: Demolition of blighted Iron County properties will lead to new development opportunities
As information is collected by Michigan's public health community that better describes cases, we are continuing to see clusters of illness associated with facilities, programs and schools. These cases, along with a large number of community-acquired cases, have been contributing to the elevation in reports of confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
More on Michimich.com
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Completes the Largest Dialysis Clinical Trial in the United States
- Music That Speaks On World Sadness
- Jet's Pizza® Offers Cyber Weekend Deal
- Alpha Fraternity Management and Delta Tau Delta Announce National Preferred Partnership
- Bavarian Inn matriarch, Dorothy Zehnder, celebrating 99th birthday December 1
0 Comments
Latest on Michimich.com
- Michigan: MDARD, MI Retailers Association and Meijer Urging Consumers to Shop as Normal
- Michigan: Further protecting construction, manufacturing workers, MIOSHA enhances inspection efforts
- City of Sterling Heights announces Delay in Dodge Park Ice Rink Opening
- Syxsense Announces New Vulnerability Dashboard as Demand for Securing Remote Workers Surges
- Explosive Environmental Documentary "Planet of the Humans" Hitting Apple iTunes and Amazon This Weekend
- SpartanNash Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
- Blue Heart Records Signs Award Winning Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Veronica Lewis
- Mopec Adds International Distribution Capabilities in 14 Countries English English
- Purfresh Clean equipment deployed for virus spread risk mitigation at U.S. Army National Guard training exercises
- ELEVATE Identified as "Vanguard Leader" in Ardent Partners 2020 VMS Technology Advisor Report
- MPSC OKs Consumers Energy's $550M Mid-Michigan Pipeline upgrade to ensure safety, boost system resilience and flexibility
- Michigan Education Trust Holds Contract Prices Steady Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Will Reopen Enrollment Dec. 1
- Michigan: 2020-108 - 2020-2021 35a(5) Additional Instructional Time Grant Application Deadline
- Stop & Shop Takes Luigi's Cannoli Pie of Bridgeport, CT Chainwide
- Meritor Announces Standard Position Agreement with Terex Advance Mixer
- Michigan: Brookside Crossing must pay fine for Eaton County sedimentation violations
- Chat Sports 2020 NBA Draft Broadcast Watched Live By A Record 1.3 Million NBA Fans On YouTube
- Michigan: Statement from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on planned audits to follow certification of the Nov. 3, 2020, general election
- Michigan Scrap Tire Program study finds opportunities in new markets, rubber asphalt
- Michigan: Aging adults, residents with disabilities can get free assistance choosing Medicare coverage; Open enrollment ends Dec. 7