From November 27, 2020 through December 3, 2020, LMAS total COVID case numbers (confirmed and probable) increased from 837 to 906. Five total deaths have been recorded in the district. Sixty-percent (545) cases are considered recovered, which means the individuals are still alive after 30 days from a positive test or onset of symptoms. For the entire month of November, there was an 82 percent increase in cases.
There is reason to hope with encouraging updates on two COVID vaccines possibly being available soon, and others on the horizon. It is important to remember that the vaccination process will take time, and will be distributed based on risk and maintaining healthcare capacity.
What this means for most of us, is that it may be several months before there is vaccine readily available for the general public. So, we are reminding and asking you again to please not give up doing the small things that protect each of us during this ongoing pandemic. We must continue (or start if you aren’t doing these things) to wear cloth face coverings that fit over your nose and mouth, wash your hands, stay home when you don’t feel well, and don’t participate in any gatherings that include people not in your immediate household.
We appreciate those of you who have been and continue to #DoSmallThings for your own health and that of your families, neighbors, and communities. Your kindness and compassion shines through every day and you are making a difference. The best and fastest way through a pandemic is when we all work together.
Case data is updated Monday through Saturday about 3pm at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. LMAS provides a weekly COVID update on Thursday afternoons of confirmed and probable cases, deaths, and numbers considered recovered at LMASDHD.org
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