Here’s what you need to know July 26, 2020

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has increased to 76,978 as of Saturday, including 6,149 deaths, state officials report.

On Saturday, the state reported a total of 57,502 recoveries, 437 new cases and 14 additional deaths. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 13,300.

Tracking Trends in Michigan Hospitalization Data COVID-19

The number of patients hospitalized at the COVID-19 hospital in Michigan has been increasing steadily since early July. However, the volume is much lower than in April when Michigan reported nearly 4,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

On July 21, Michigan reported 500 hospitalized patients, the highest number since June 4 (50). That number fell back to 493 hospitalized patients on July 22 and 481 on Friday, July 24.

Here’s a look at the state’s hospitalization trends:

Michigan Officials Say $ 600 COVID-19 Unemployment Bonus Ends This Weekend

Michigan unemployment Authorities said the $ 600 coronavirus unemployment bonus (COVID-19) will end this weekend.

the Unemployment insurance agency announced on Friday that the additional $ 600 weekly unemployment bonus offered to workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire Saturday, unless there is congressional action.

FEMA Provides $ 2.6 Million in Federal Aid for the Washtenaw County COVID-19 Response

More than $ 2.6 million in federal disaster aid has been made available to support continued COVID-19 operations in Washtenaw County.

Grant funds come from the Public Assistance Program of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.The program provides funds to eligible local governments and private nonprofits for costs sustained by emergency actions taken to protect lives or property. Read here.

Ann Arbor Public Schools anticipates a completely virtual start to the school year

Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school almost in late August.

At a study session meeting Wednesday night, Ann Arbor Public Schools officials discussed plans for a remote learning start for the upcoming academic year.

Ann Arbor Public School Superintendent Jeanice Swift recognized how officials are “wired” for safety and that they must put student safety first. Read here.

Judge: Detroit Summer School classroom classes may continue virus testing

A judge ruled that in-person summer school classes may continue in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit are working to get a reaction on the district’s ruling.

Summer school at DPSCD started last week. Parents, teachers, students, and an activist group filed a BAMN lawsuit against the district. The lawsuit sought to soak up the summer school and was filed with the judge on Friday with the decision scheduled this week.

While the judge ruled that classes can continue, all students who attend those classes must take the COVID-19 tests in the next two days or the in-person learning could be closed.

Read more here.

St. Clair County Officials Warn of Possible Exposure to COVID-19 in Two Businesses

The St. Clair County Health Department has been notified of possible exposure to COVID-19 at two area food service establishments.

Clients of both facilities are encouraged to self-monitor symptoms for the next 14 days and seek evidence if they become symptomatic with any of the following: fatigue, cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, nausea or vomiting, congestion, sore throat, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Tracking the 7-day moving average of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan

The chart below tracks the 7-day moving average of new cases dating to March 17, one week after the first confirmed cases in Michigan.

Coronavirus news:

New Michigan COVID-19 cases per day since July 15:

• July 15 – 891 new cases
• July 16 – 645 new cases
• July 17 – 660 new cases
• July 18 – 678 new cases
• July 19 – 483 new cases
• July 20 – 489 new cases
• July 21 – 573 new cases
• July 22 – 523 new cases
• July 23 – 699 new cases
• July 24 – 594 new cases
• July 25 – 437 new cases

Daily COVID-19 deaths reported in Michigan since July 15:

• July 15 – 4 new deaths
• July 16 – 16 new deaths
• July 17 – 7 new deaths
• July 18 – 9 new deaths
• July 19 – 2 new deaths
• July 20 – 7 new deaths
• July 21 – 9 new deaths
• July 22 – 6 new deaths
• July 23 – 7 new deaths
• July 24 – 3 new deaths
• July 25 – 14 new deaths

Here’s a look at General data of COVID-19 in Michigan: