Latest Numbers & Mask Guidance Update
From our friends at DHD#10 Our jurisdiction’s daily cases per million and percent positivity have both decreased since last update. There was a decrease in cases (-42.4%) when comparing the most recent 7 days (2/6-2/12) to the 7 days previous (1/30-2/5). There was a decrease in deaths (-50.0%) when comparing deaths that occurred in the most recent 7 days to the 7 days previous. As of today, all of our counties remain in the high transmission level categories. There are currently 70 confirmed Omicron variants – 1 in Kalkaska, 4 in Lake, 3 in Manistee, 2 in Mason, 19 in Mecosta, 4 in Missaukee, 16 in Newaygo, 11 in Oceana, and 10 in Wexford. As of today, there are 6 COVID-19 inpatients in Munson Cadillac, 2 in Munson Grayling, 3 in Munson Manistee, 7 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids, 3 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, and 5 at Spectrum Health Ludington. And this from MDHHS: As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its mask guidance for public settings, including school settings, to reflect that Michigan is entering a post-surge, recovery phase. Moving forward, the COVID-19 cycle can be broken down into three key phases:
During this phase, MDHHS recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, continue to practice universal masking in high-risk congregate settings including long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, jails and health care facilities. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should also wear a mask during isolation and quarantine periods to stop further community spread of COVID-19. School districts and organizations should consider local conditions and work with their local health department to determine mask policies for school districts, public meetings and large events. Masks are an important tool in mitigating spread of COVID-19 and individuals who may be at higher risk of infection or who feel better protected when masked should choose when they feel comfortable masking.
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