COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan surge 800% in March among people 40-49 years old
Message is to get the jab ASAP
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan surge 800% in March among people 40-49 years old
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/03/24/michigan-covid-young-people/6983313002/
Christina Hall
Kristen Jordan Shamus
Detroit Free Press
An alarming trend is emerging as coronavirus hospitalization rates in the state this month are surging among younger people, a group with the lowest vaccination rates among the state's populations, according to inpatient data collected by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The group said Wednesday that from March 1 through Tuesday, hospitalizations increased by 633% for those aged 30 to 39 and by 800% for those aged 40 to 49.
The association's report said hospitalization rates decline as the vaccination rates per age group increases, underscoring the need for vaccinations. For example, hospitalizations are increasing by only 37% for those age 80 and older, and in Michigan 44% of the population age 80 and older are fully vaccinated, according to the report -- a far lower rate than for younger populations where the numbers are soaring........................
"We urge Michiganders to be more cautious when around those they don’t live with, whether it’s for school-based activities, church, social events or otherwise," he said. "We must continue to be vigilant about mask wearing and distancing, especially when indoors. As vaccine eligibility expands, we urge everyone to get the vaccine as soon as it is available to them – and not to let their guard down once they receive it.".........................................
