As we see COVID infection rates go up in Michigan, it’s clear the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 has found its way into the state. Most of Michigan’s 83 counties are now considered to be places of substantial risk for the spread of COVID. Today, what you need to know about COVID infection rates, and how one county is approaching the threat of the Delta variant.

CORRECTION: In the audio for this episode, April Baer says that Michigan has 80 counties. That is incorrect. The state has 83 counties. The error has been corrected in the copy above.

GUESTS:

Robin Erb, reporter with Bridge Michigan

Jemina Loveluck, Health Officer for Washtenaw County

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