![]() When it comes to coronavirus spread, evidence shows that being outdoors is very, very safe. I am not suggesting this simply because I am very sick of wearing a mask at all times outside my home. We are barely able to keep our heads above water. "We are begging for everyone in the community to do their part. Nurses are working up to 18 hours at a time, often without breaks," said Jamie Brown, president of the Michigan Nurses Association. RNs around the state are being put in the impossible situation of having to decide which patient to attend to. Many hospitals are close to 100% capacity. This metric peaked at 19.6% on Tuesday, Dec. Hospital capacity: The percent of inpatient beds dedicated to those with COVID-19 is now at 18.8%. The rate is more than 475% higher than the low in mid-February but remains below peak of 737.8 cases per million on Saturday, Nov 14. Statewide case rate: This metric has increased over the past eight weeks to 613.9 cases per million. However, this metric remains up 390% from the mid-February low and remains above the December peak of 14.4%. Positivity rate: had increased for eight weeks but has seen a recent 5-day decline to 17.1%.
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