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Michigan kids hospitalized with COVID-19 hit a new high this week
By Jack Nissen
LANSING, Mich. - A growing consequence of Michigan s latest COVID-19 surge is coming into focus this week - the number of kids hospitalized with coronavirus.
According to data from the Michigan Hospital Association, pediatric patient hospitalizations grew by 311% from Feb. 19 to April 20, increasing from 17-70 inpatients. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The number of pediatric patients in beds in Michigan hospitals hit an all-time high as the state tries to stamp down its latest surge in cases.
At its highest rate recorded this week, 70 kids had been admitted with a COVID-19 infection - more than double the rate during the state s autumn surge.