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News from October 2022

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46 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending Oct. 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 46 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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63 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending Oct. 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 63 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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23 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending Oct. 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 23 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan’s inflation rate increased as core inflation 'accelerated' to 'highest since 1982'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2022

As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the numbers on inflation for the Midwest Region, including Michigan, today, data shows inflation at 8.1%, meaning the consumer price index (CPI) has increased 8.1% in September of this year compared to 2021.

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60 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 60 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 17.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Michigan: 13 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending September 24

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 13 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 24.

Macomb County takes action in response to graphic video of animal abuse posted online

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Macomb County hosted a press conference with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office and Macomb County Animal Control to discuss law enforcement’s response to a graphic video of local animal abuse posted online.

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89 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 89 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 20.5% decrease from the previous week.

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16 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Oct. 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 16 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Boo! Halloween trick-or-treat hours set for 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Boo! Here's some information for residents who are planning some Halloween fun.

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53 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Sept. 24

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2022

There were 53 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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526 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2022

There were 526 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 3.7% increase over the previous week.

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Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections chair: 'Proposal 2 is an attack on Michigan values'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 12, 2022

As Promote the Vote continues their campaign for Proposal 2, unsettling revelations indicate the ballot language may open the doors for criminals currently serving time to be able to vote. Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections (PIME) chairwoman, recently slammed Promote the Vote in a statement, warning that Proposal 2 does not restore faith in elections, but rather it attacks the state's values.

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634 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending September 24

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 634 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 24.

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404 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2022

There were 404 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 5.2% increase over the previous week.

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Sen. Jim Stamas on bipartisan bill for investment opportunities: ‘Economic development is critical to our future’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2022

A bipartisan bill recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) that will help the state secure investment opportunities and more economic growth.

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By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

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90 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2022

There were 90 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 5.9% increase over the previous week.

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CDC predicts 514 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending September 24

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 514 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 24.

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105 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2022

There were 105 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 11.7% increase over the previous week.