Midland County COVID-19 report — Dec. 6, 2022

Midland County added 49 cases and one death from Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Overall, Midland County has 20,863 cases, 2,005 probable cases, 221 deaths and 29 probable deaths.

Bay County added 57 cases and three deaths. Overall, Bay County has 27,868 cases, 3,176 probable cases, 619 deaths and 42 probable deaths.

Gladwin County added 27 cases. Overall, Gladwin County has 5,609 cases, 998 probable cases, 116 deaths and 16 probable deaths.

Isabella County added 25 cases and two deaths. Overall, Isabella County has 14,786 cases, 2,826 probable cases, 204 deaths and 26 probable deaths.

Saginaw County added 183 cases and one death. Overall, Saginaw County has 54,205 cases, 5,123 probable cases, 984 deaths and 60 probable deaths.

Overall, Michigan is at 2,950,361 confirmed and probable cases and 40,327 confirmed and probable deaths.

Testing

Midland County’s seven-day rolling test positivity rate between Nov. 25-Dec. 1 was listed at 9.5%, and Gladwin County’s was listed at 12.8%. Midland County has substantial community transmission while Gladwin County has high community transmission.

Our 12-county region was listed at 11.3% and Michigan was at 12.6%.

Midland County vaccinations

Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at clinics administered by the health department at the Midland County Services Building, 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland. The health department will vaccinate anyone who needs a first or second dose; those who need their second dose must bring their vaccination card.

Following FDA approval, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging all eligible Michiganders to get a Johnson & Johnson, Moderna or Pfizer booster vaccine if they have received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.

Following CDC approval, MDHHS is urging all eligible Michiganders aged 12 and up to get the Pfizer booster vaccine if they have received their two primary COVID-19 vaccines. Pfizer is the only authorized vaccine for under age 18. The Midland County Department of Public Health has vaccine booster shots available for children ages 5-11.

Michiganders should bring their COVID-19 vaccine card or immunization record with them when getting their booster dose, which is available at any vaccine provider. Downloadable immunization records are accessible free at the Michigan Immunization Portal. To obtain their record, Michiganders must create a MILogin account at Michigan.gov/MiImmsportal and upload a valid government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. If you do not have records in the portal, contact your healthcare provider or local health department.

Future COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Midland County are listed at