An uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan is causing concern for officials statewide, including the county’s highest ranking health officer and it’s largest healthcare provider.
Kim Comerzan, Monroe County Health Department director and health officer, said case numbers are on the rise in Michigan and in other states.
“We are concerned and watching numbers as well as being in regular communication with (ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital) related to their capacity and what they’re seeing,” Comerzan said.
On Tuesday, the department reported it had seen an additional 479 cases in the past week. That’s up from the week prior, which saw 346 cases. According to an USA Today report, cases in Michigan surged more than 38% last week.