Michigan adds 2,716 cases, 33 deaths from COVID-19
Michigan added 2,716 coronavirus cases and 33 deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, including cases from Sunday.
The latest figures bring Michigan s total number of cases to 865,349 and deaths to 18,239 since the virus was first detected in March 2020, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Last week, the state added 18,248 new cases and 464 deaths from the virus.
During the previous week of April 25 through May 1, the state added 25,065 cases and 454 deaths. The week of April 18-24, Michigan added 34,013 new cases and 449 deaths.
The weekly record of 50,892 cases was set in the week of Nov. 15-21. The second highest weekly total was 47,316 the week of Nov. 22-28.
Of 24,067 diagnostic tests reported, 1,571 yielded positive results a positivity rate of 6.53%.
The state s fatality rate for Monday is 2.1% among known cases, according to the data.
Michigan also reported 99,594 probable COVID-19 cases and 1,172 probable deaths. The probable cases in addition to the confirmed number of cases make up a total of 964,943 cases and 19,411 deaths.
As of Monday, Michigan has 8,268 confirmed cases of the UK variant (B.1.1.7) and five probable cases, with 519 confirmed cases reported in the Michigan Department of Corrections. In addition, there are 45 confirmed and two probable cases of the B.1.351 strain first detected in South Africa. Two strains originally detected in California, B.1.427 and B.1.429, account for 69 and 202 cases, respectively, and there have been 122 confirmed cases and one presumed case of the P.1 strain originally detected in Brazil. Michigan has a total of 8,714 variant cases.
State recognizes often overlooked correctional officers this week
There s more to the job than simply guarding inmates
and last updated 2021-05-07 17:11:06-04
(WXMI) â This week the governor issued a proclamation declaring the first week of May Correctional Officer Week in Michigan. The job is difficult and often thankless, but also rewarding.
âI get to work with great individuals,â said Sgt. Ryan Dock, a Kent County correctional officer. âWe re a huge team inside of there; we re big family inside of there when stuff goes crazy. And we all come together to solve the problem and work together.â
Sergeant Dock has been with the department for 13 years after graduating with a criminal justice degree from Grand Valley State University. He says beyond the badges and uniforms usually associated with corrections, thereâs a large range of roles played by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) staff.
MARQUETTE Marquette Branch Prison recently recognized two of its correctional officers with yearly honors.
Jeffery Vining was selected as MBP’s 2021 Correctional Officer of the Year, while Susan Judkins was selected as the 2020 recipient. A celebration for Judkins was unable to be held last year due to the pandemic.
Recipients are chosen based on many factors, including leadership ability, work ethic, time and attendance, communication skills, an ability to relate to coworkers, and prisoners and community involvement.
Judkins started with the Michigan Department of Corrections in 1993.
“Officer Judkins, in her over 27 years of service, has always exhibited professionalism and consistency in her duties,” MBP said in a news release. “Officer Judkins is continuously drawing on her vast knowledge of operational procedures to assist in keeping the facility running smoothly, mentoring new employees and sharing her knowledge and experience. Her experience and attention to