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October 22, 2020
6 reasons Michigan is seeing a surge in coronavirus numbers COVID-19 numbers are up in Michigan. The state recently hit a seven-day average of new daily cases that topped a previous record set back in April, during the pandemic's first big wave. The majority of counties within the state have troublesome transmission rates, with hospitalizations and deaths creeping up, as well. Exactly zero regions within the state are in the lowest risk level for the coronavirus, according to the MI Safe Start Map. Seven months after the metro Detroit area was hit hard with the virus, why are numbers spiking across the state? We spoke with experts who explained six reasons for the state's current COVID situation. MORE 'All eyes on Michigan' as Trump and Biden campaigns blitz state ahead of election Just a dozen days are left until Election Day. With the presidential race at the top of the ballot and our state considered an important swing state, a lot of eyes are on Michigan in the home stretch leading up to Nov. 3. Namely, President Donald Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden and their respective campaigns have their sights set on our state. They have been personally visiting and sending plenty of surrogates in an attempt to win the state that went blue for years before flipping red for Trump in 2016. MORE ►Expect vote counts by Friday after Election Day, says Michigan elections director Michigan's worst winters: See them ranked by snow, extreme cold Oh, yes, winter is on the way. Obviously, the air is getting colder. The nights are offering up a bitter chill. You had better get those hats and gloves ready. There are some signs that this winter might be a rough one. But we won't know how it will compare to previous years until we come out on the other end and land in spring. For now, we can look back at winters past to rank the worst years for snow and cold. Do you remember these harsh winters? Which one sticks in your memory? Fingers crossed that we DO NOT have a record-breaking season heading our way. MORE ►Love weather forecasts, photos and data? Join our Michigan Weather group on Facebook MHSAA aims to reveal early plan for winter sports season by week's end Despite all the changing rules and setbacks in 2020, high school sports have actually moved forward this year. In fact, champions were recently crowned in some fall sports, meaning real seasons were possible for those athletes. While some fall sports are finished and others are still underway, the Michigan High School Athletic Association has to start looking forward. With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the state, one question naturally follows: What about the state’s winter sports? The association expects to have some answers by the end of the week. MORE How to take a drive-by barn tour through Michigan's Thumb Wow. This sounds like the perfect deep autumn adventure -- a road trip to check out cool Michigan barns (and hopefully some leftover fall colors). The tour offers 12 suggested stops, such as private barns to drive by and public venues where participants can get out and explore. Highlights include unique and working barns, the art barns of Port Austin, museums and markets, and a few points of interest along the Thumb Quilt Barn Trail. Whether you like old barns or just live for a road trip, you should certainly check this out: MORE Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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