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Daily Michigan case and death totals. (Source: New York Times) As Michigan climbs to second in U.S. cases of the more contagious B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant, health experts warn that loosened restrictions and over-confidence amid the vaccine rollout may lead to a surge similar to last fall s. Covid cases in the state have been on the rise for the last three weeks, with rural counties hit particularly hard, The Detroit News reports. Missaukee County, for example, has reportedly seen one confirmed case for each of its 124 residents over the last 20 days. It’s going to be an interesting couple of months to see what happens, said Dr. Jennifer Morse, the medical director for 19 counties in northern Michigan. Right now, we’re seeing just amazing amounts of outbreaks and cases.
Michigan Named as “the Next COVID Hotspot”
Only Florida has reported more cases of the Coronavirus variant. This fact has experts warning that Michigan may be the next COVID hotspot.
If the Coronavirus is one thing, it s unpredictable. Early on, we were told that there was no need for masks. We heard about warmer air in the summertime slowing the spread of the virus. Later, the effort was 15 days to stop the spread. Now, we re hearing masks may still be required after vaccination to keep everyone safe. The landscape is rapidly changing, and science is trying to keep up and do their best to keep us safe. Now, Coronavirus variants have thrown a wrench into plans of recovery, threatening mass infection all over again. The writers at food, health, wellness, nutrition, weight loss and recipe website Eat This Not That! share five COVID hotspots you should know about, and Michigan tops the list.
Only one other state Florida has more cases of the so-called United Kingdom (U.K.) variant than Michigan, according to the CDC.
Variants are concerning to public health officials because they appear to spread more rapidly than the original virus that produced the pandemic. There’s also emerging research that suggests that the U.K. variant may be more deadly.
The COVID vaccines now authorized for emergency use in the U.S. appear generally effective against the variants, but to what extent is still not clear.
Michigan also confirmed this month its first case of the B.1.3.5. variant, what has also been called the South African variant.
Masks, plexiglass and canceled vacations during the pandemic all likely contributed to a dramatic drop in influenza cases in Michigan. The safety measures may also explain drops in other respiratory ailments.