Credit Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Hertel added that MDHHS is encouraging school districts to move middle schools and high schools to virtual learning for one or two weeks after spring breaks to slow the spread of the variant among young age groups.
As of April 3, Michigan had the highest increase in COVID-19 related hospital admissions among its Midwestern neighbors.
More than 3,300 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in Michigan and those numbers are going up in all regions of the state. Deaths lag behind but are inching upwards with a 75% increase since the March 9 low.
According to MDHHS, Region 6, which covers parts of West Michigan, saw its hospitalizations double in seven days.