If we compare September to October, the numbers are extremely different in Michigan. The state of Michigan conducted just over 813,000 tests between Sept. 1 and Sept. 26. In that same time in October, 1 million tests were conducted. That roughly translates to a 23% increase of Testing. In September we had roughly 15,800 positive cases of Covid-19. IN October those numbers skyrocketed, with just over 29,000 positive cases. That is an 87% rise in positive cases! That’s a huge spike! So these numbers are very concerning.
Why Cases Are Going Up
Part of the issue is the schools reopening and universities starting up. There is a large spike in numbers mong young people. There have been 30 new outbreaks reported in schools and 29 were kids under the age of 18. But it isn’t just the educational system, many people are reporting cases from workplaces, care facilities, and religious gatherings. Some are also being associated with social gatherings.
The Jump in Numbers
Unfortunately, this rise means death numbers are also rising. A rise in hospitalizations often leads to a rise in the death numbers. But let’s look at the numbers. In September their were 503 people hospitalized in Michigan. In October we had 1,400 people hospitalized. Looking at deaths, September had 289 people who died from COVID-19. October has almost 450 deaths. So the rise in numbers is very concerning. Now is the time to stay vigilant. Wear your mask. Stay at home as much as possible.
Dr. Partha Nandi M.C. F.A.C.P. is a fulltime, practicing gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician. As an active holistic health practitioner in the field, Dr. Nandi is also the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit. At the age of 16, he completed his high school education in Columbus, Ohio where he was awarded a full academic scholarship to The Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame. To remain closer to his family, he chose Ohio State. Partha graduated summa cum laude (Top 1% of the class), a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society, with a Bachelors degree in chemistry and a minor in classical Greek civilization. Partha also served as the Rhodes Scholar representative from Ohio State. Partha then traveled to Detroit, Michigan to obtain his medical degree at Wayne State University. At Wayne State, he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated in the top 10% of the class. He also completed his internal medicine training at Wayne State University, where he was the intern of the year. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Nandi practices gastroenterology in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of several publications in peer reviewed journals. He is a national speaker, educating physicians on various topics within medicine. He is a patient advocate, emphasizing empathy in patient care and treatment of the entire patient, both body and mind. Partha is passionate, empathetic and dedicated to his patients and his community.
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