83% increase from two weeks ago. despite the certain cases, today the cdc shortened the recommendation for isolated times for those that test positive if they are asymptomatic and continue to mask. the reasoning is to minimize disruptions in the second covid winter. many people who are overwhelming the hospitals are people who have refused the vaccine and also because of headlines like this. michigan doctors, nurses report violence, hostility and mid covid-19 surge. dr. rob davidson is an emergency room doctor in michigan and the executive director of the community to protect healthcare. you recently wrote an op-ed in the new york times about your experience at your hospital in rural michigan.