Case rates are especially inflated in the Thumb region, Macomb County near Detroit, the Gaylord area, and counties south and east of Lansing. The governors younger daughter was vaccinated weeks ago because she has asthma. The state is facing the countrys highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the past two weeks, which the Democratic governor  who does not plan to tighten restrictions  blames on pandemic fatigue, noncompliance with safety rules, residents increased movement and more contagious variants. About 68% of people ages 65 and up  those at increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19  had received a dose. About half of the patients were under age 60.
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