Michigan COVID-19 Activity This Week
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Track current COVID-19 hospitalization activity in Michigan with weekly CDC data. This page shows Michigan's COVID-19 hospital admission rate, trends over time, and how it compares to the national average and nearby states. Data comes from the CDC's National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP).
Key Takeaways
- 1 COVID-19 hospitalization activity in Michigan is currently moderate, with 1.8 new admissions per 100,000 residents this week.
- 2 COVID-19 admissions have been trending downward over recent weeks.
- 3 Michigan COVID-19 activity is above the national rate of 1.2 per 100K.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
COVID is circulating — everyday precautions help
- • Stay up to date on COVID boosters, especially if you're over 65 or high-risk
- • If you test positive, stay home for at least 5 days and until symptoms are improving
- • Test if you develop symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches)
- • Wash hands frequently and improve indoor ventilation when possible
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Michigan COVID-19 Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is COVID-19 Getting Better or Worse in Michigan?
COVID-19 is declining in Michigan
Good news — covid-19 activity is going down. Based on CDC forecasting data, each case is leading to fewer new cases, which means you should see continued improvement in the coming weeks.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.89 (95% CI: 0.83 – 0.99)
Probability of growth: 2%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on CDC forecasting data as of March 31, 2026. Source
Michigan vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
Sources & Methods
COVID-19 data reflects confirmed hospital admissions reported through the CDC's HHS Protect system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total infections as most COVID-19 cases are now managed at home. Learn more about our methods .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current COVID-19 activity level in Michigan?
COVID-19 activity in Michigan is MODERATE with 1.8 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people this week. There were 184 total new COVID-19 admissions.
Where does this COVID-19 data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's HHS Protect hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed COVID-19 admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.