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COVID-19: Report explores link between states geographic regions and impact of the pandemic

COVID-19: Report explores link between state's geographic regions and impact of the pandemic

  • Detroit had the highest proportion of adults with severe disease based on responses about symptom severity and hospitalization, while the southwest region of the state had the highest proportion of adults with long COVID—persistent symptoms 90+ days after COVID-19 onset. Washtenaw County had the lowest proportion reporting severe disease or long COVID.
  • Detroit had the highest proportion of residents without private health insurance, and the greatest proportion to delay COVID-19 care due to cost or other barriers.
  • In Detroit and Macomb County, nearly 1 in 4 employed adults who worked in person lacked regular access to personal protective equipment at work.
  • More than 90% of respondents in Monroe and St. Clair counties said their physical presence was required at work, while nearly 40% of respondents in Oakland County reported not taking sick leave while ill.
  • Who lost jobs and wages? Who took sick leave or paid sick leave? Who lacked personal protective equipment at work? Who was afraid or embarrassed to disclose their illness at work, and to family or friends?
  • Who was most likely to seek treatment in an emergency room? Who lacked access to medical care? Where was medical care sought? Who had barriers such as transportation, insurance and other barriers to health care? Who delayed treatment?
  • What were suspected sources of COVID-19?

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