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Michigan Hospitals Face ER Crisis Amid Flu Surge

2/7/2025

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Michigan hospitals are grappling with extended emergency room wait times as flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus cases spike. In late January, flu-like illnesses made up 8% of ER visits. Health officials are urging residents to seek urgent care for mild symptoms and to get vaccinated to lessen the impact of these illnesses.

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Michigan hospitals are grappling with extended emergency room wait times as flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus cases spike. In late January, flu-like illnesses made up 8% of ER visits. Health officials are urging residents to seek urgent care for mild symptoms and to get vaccinated to lessen the impact of these illnesses.