A reminder: The UK has been in full lockdown since January 4.
Think of what the Brits have been going through, next time you hear a UK news story.
Stay at home; No visitors; No shopping other than essentials; Schools* and churches closed; Allowed to leave home for medical assistance, 1 hour of exercise, and also in cases of domestic violence.
That's how they dealt with the B.1.1.7 SARS-Cov-2 UK variant.
*Schools reopened March 8.
The opening of schools was followed by cases new infections flatlining/rising after falling steadily.
https://www.ft.com/content/e8b89c28-c36b-4a32-b4c7-4ebd39328473
People will be allowed to meet outside in no more than groups of six from today.
Meanwhile: Michigans COVID Number Some of the Nation's Worst
The B.1.1.7 variant has been identified in more than 1,000 cases and 42 counties in Michigan.
According to the latest numbers Michigan is getting hit hard by another wave of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control ranks Michigan second in the nation for the most reported cases of the B.1.1.7 variant. This strain ,was first discovered in the United kingdom, is spreading very quickly among those who have not been vaccinated. The variant has been identified in more than 1,000 cases and 42 counties in Michigan. The newest surge in our state is tied to high school and youth sports. Hospitalizations in Michigan have seen a surge of 800% in the 40-49 age group.
https://wbckfm.com/michigans-covid-numbers-some-of-the-nations-worst/
Michigan's hospitalizations for the Coronavirus have risen 53% in one week:
The Good News: No one who has been fully or partially vaccinated is reported to be have been admitted to hospital with COVID.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215283049
All Michigan resident's 16 years and over will be eligible for the vaccines from April 5.
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