Unvaccinated Residents Driving Surge

Liz Gullett

Dec 03, 2021

New data shows that the majority of Michigan residents severely sick with COVID-19 are unvaccinated. Based on recent data from most health systems, three out of four COVID patients are unvaccinated, 87% of COVID ICU patients are unvaccinated, and 88% of COVID ventilator patients are unvaccinated.

The number of hospitalizations reached a new high in the state this week at 4,291 patients. Given the rising case numbers, and the most recent omicron variant, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is once again urging eligible residents to receive the vaccine. The department recently issued a public health advisory urging everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in indoor public settings. DHHS is also encouraging other steps that residents can take to be better protected, including:

- Getting tested before gatherings
- Physically distancing from others and avoiding crowds
- Frequently washing your hands
- Covering your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Self-isolating until you recover if you develop symptoms or test positive

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