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There were no new deaths and four hospitalizations in COVID-19 data updated by the Washtenaw County Health Department Thursday as the number of cases in Saline's 48176 zip code rose by 12.
116 Washtenaw County residents have died with COVID-19. 472 have been hospitalized. The number of people testing positive rose by 79 to 3,960. 12 of the new positive tests came from people in Saline's 48176 zip code, where 205 people have tested positive so far.
The State of Michigan reported 32 new deaths, with 21 coming from a review of vital records. The state has counted 6,973 deaths. Michigan also reported 2,030 positive tests - a number inflated by a testing backlog, according to the state.
Critical hospitalization numbers have flattened for a couple of days after three weeks of rising. The number of COVID-19 patients in critical care beds fell by one to 247. The number of patients on ventilators fell by two to 95. There are 12 pediatric patients with or suspected to have COVID-19.
Overcast, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees. Clear in the morning, overcast for the afternoon, clear overnight.
Did they announce if they’re doing the 1 mile run down Michigan avenue?
If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
need to send to the Fire Department?
It should be stated that this mileage is going to raise the taxes for many homes by $800 per year (based on a $250K SEV). There has been no commitment that the 2.0 mil that currently exists will be replaced even though it is alluded to. That is a huge increase.
The Fire Dept. likely does have unmet needs. We have been in meetings where the Fire Chief has spoken and our impression has been that he is not fully transparent, massaging information to present a case to achieve what he wants rather than solidly and transparently defining reality and options.