Michigan coronavirus cases, positivity rate starting to decline across state

The country's worst outbreak of new COVID-19 infections is beginning to slow down after its seven-day average for new cases fell by more than 1,200 in a week. At its peak, 7,000 cases were being reported a day.

"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules

A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.

Former Gov. Whitmer opponent says Michigan needs COVID lockdown

Dr. Abdul El Sayed, who lost the election to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2018, said Michigan needs lockdowns to stop COVID-19.

Michigan reports 4,698 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 30 deaths

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 4,698 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 121 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 91 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.

Whitmer: Michigan's COVID-19 outbreak could be seeing drop in infections

Michigan's governor said the state could be seeing a drop in infections soon after the seven-day average for test positivity fell last week for the first time in months.

Pregnant women reluctant to get COVID vaccine as cases climb

Across Beaumont's 8 hospitals, 18 women who are about to give birth or recently have delivered are positive with COVID-19 as these moms-to-be consider safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 in Michigan is a 'runaway train' with restrictions - so why isn't Florida and Texas?

Michigan sticks out like a sore thumb in the U.S. owning the highest infection rate in the country, even with restrictions in place. Yet, some states like Florida and Texas, which have no capacity limits on businesses, also have much smaller coronavirus rates. Why?

Detroit school district to pause in-person learning until May 11

The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.

Hospitalized Covid patient says staff is 'overrun' with cases surging

"When I first came in it was like a war zone," said patient John English. "I couldn’t believe the amount of people that need help, and were in the hallways and (it was) overrun."

Michigan reports 5,530 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, 9 new deaths

On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 5,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.

"We need everyone's help immediately"; Beaumont hospital hits critical capacity

In a statement from the hospital's CEO, John Fox called the rising numbers "very troubling and alarming." and pleaded with everyone to work together. "We cannot do this alone. We need everyone’s help immediately.”