Horoscope for Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions until 10:30 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Invite family and friends over for good food and drink because today and this evening are great times to entertain at home. This is also a good time for any kind of meeting or congregation at your home because people will feel upbeat, warm and generous to each other.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you’re in a positive frame of mind, which is why you will enjoy time spent with siblings, relatives and neighbors. This is also a lovely day for a short trip because you’re keen to see more of the world. You’re full of big ideas, and you feel adventurous!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a positive day for financial transactions. However, be aware of the restrictions of the moon alert. You might have ambitious money-making ideas. You will also be generous with what you own, including money, because you care about the welfare of others.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For most of this day, the moon is in your sign dancing with lucky, moneybags Jupiter, which is a positive, upbeat influence. This is why you feel warm and friendly dealing with those around you. Furthermore, you will offer emotional and physical support to anyone who needs it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because it feels right. (You want to hide in a pleasant way.) You’re in an upbeat mood; however, you feel the need to withdraw from the insane busyness around you. Smart idea!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a great day to relate to groups, clubs, organizations or classes because all your interactions with others will be positive and optimistic. You might join forces with someone (or a group) to help those who are less fortunate. This is wise because what goes around, comes around.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you make a great influence on bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police. You might use your influence with anyone who has some authority to benefit the general welfare of others, especially because large-scale ideas will appeal to you today.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you need to get outta Dodge because you’re restless for adventure and a chance to see new places and meet new faces. If you can’t travel, at least go someplace you’ve never been before in your own neighborhood. Learn something new because this will be a rewarding experience.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is an excellent day to decide how to share something or divide an inheritance, especially because you’ll come out smelling like a rose! People will be generous to you today. In turn, you will be generous to those who need help. (Note: True generosity is giving what is needed.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a great day to schmooze with others because everyone is in a positive, mood! People are open to new ideas and charitable suggestions. They will enjoy congregating with each other. Meanwhile, you want to help others today, even a stranger. Nice fit!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Work-related travel is likely for many of you today. Others might find themselves working with other countries or people from other cultures. Don’t hesitate to think big when it comes to ideas related to your job, your work or something to do with a pet.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Accept all invitations to party today because you’re in the mood for fun! You’re curious about other cultures. You’re also keen to expand your experiences about life in a fun-loving way. Because you are optimistic, you will attract others to you, especially children.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Andrea Martin (1947) shares your birthday. You are a romantic who loves beautiful things. By nature, you are emotional. You have a strong sense of justice and high standards for yourself and others. Appreciation and acknowledgement are important to you. This year you will work hard to construct and build things, both externally and internally.

Horoscopes Jan. 15, 2022: Regina King, take better care of yourself

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dove Cameron, 26; Regina King, 51; Chad Lowe, 54; Mario Van Peebles, 65.

Happy Birthday: Take better care of yourself. Implement a routine that improves efficiency. A healthy attitude will attract positive people and lead to wise decisions. Stop worrying about what others do, and focus on what you can achieve. Listen to your inner voice, and you will have no regrets. A domestic change looks promising. Make adjustments that offer peace of mind. Your numbers are 3, 14, 20, 23, 31, 37, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Check the logistics of what you want to pursue, then formulate a plan. Dedication and hard work will pay off, so don’t let anyone use emotional manipulation to alter your course. Do what makes you happy, healthy and at peace with yourself. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll have your finger on the pulse. Take a close look at what’s involved, and formulate a plan that is within your means. A personal choice will lead to growth and a better understanding of what’s possible. Follow your heart. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Rethink your work and money strategies. A change may tempt you, but don’t give up something solid and secure too quickly. You are better off taking baby steps and trusting your instincts. Don’t believe everything you hear, and get offers in writing. 3 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An opportunity is within reach. Be open to suggestions, research the possibilities and discuss your plans with someone you think might be interested in partnering with you or even just tagging along for moral support. Love is in the stars. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Assess your financial situation before you spend. Take your time, consider how much you can afford and look for a bargain before going into debt. Generosity is a beautiful quality, but please don’t spend what you don’t have. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep the peace, and enjoy your day. Network or socialize with people who share your interests. Spending time with someone you love will bring you closer. A change of plans will play in your favor. Romance is encouraged. 4 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep an open mind, but don’t spend on things you don’t need. Channel your energy into something meaningful. Be mindful of others, and you’ll reap what you sow. Taking a day trip or researching something that interests you is favored. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fix whatever is broken, and save money. Trust in your ability to figure out a cheaper way to live. Avoid getting involved in joint ventures with people who have unrealistic expectations. A personal or physical improvement will lift your spirits. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Say what’s on your mind, share your feelings and intentions, and find out where you stand. Don’t trust secondhand information; go directly to the source, and when in doubt, ask questions. Learn from your mistakes, and you’ll have no regrets. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Express caution if someone exaggerates or offers the impossible. Cut to the facts, and make your position clear. Don’t waste time or fall behind when positive change is within reach. Strive for perfection, peace of mind and being with loved ones. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Network, socialize and mix business with pleasure. The outcome will offer plenty to mull over regarding what you want to pursue and how to diversify the skills you have to offer. An offer will change the way you earn and handle money. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An investment will pay off if you do the legwork and lower your overhead. Reach out to someone who can offer expert advice and point you in the right direction. An image update will give you the confidence you need to excel. 2 stars

Birthday Baby: You are practical, insightful and supportive. You are energetic and colorful.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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Michigan COVID: Here’s what to know Jan. 15, 2022

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Michigan is now reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

DETROIT – Michigan reported 37,114 new cases of COVID-19 and 251 virus-related deaths Friday – an average of 18,557 cases over a two-day period.

Friday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,746,707, including 28,479 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,709,593 cases and 28,228 deaths, as of Wednesday. The deaths announced Friday include 140 identified during a Vital Records review.

The next update won’t be until next Wednesday (Jan. 19) because of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 17.

Testing has increased to around 50,000 to 60,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate jumping to 33.10% as of Jan. 13. Hospitalizations are near record-high levels.

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The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 15,728 on Friday, slightly lower than earlier this week. The 7-day death average was 98 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 1.7%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 382,100 on Friday.

Michigan has reported more than 11 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as of Jan. 6, with 69% of 16+ residents having received at least one dose, while 63.1% of 16+ residents are considered fully vaccinated.

Across Michigan’s entire population, 64.3% have received at last one COVID vaccine dose.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 63.2 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 844,500 deaths reported from the virus. Globally, more than 9.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered, including more than 520 million doses in the U.S. alone.

Worldwide, more than 317 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 5.5 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

COVID cases and deaths trends by Michigan county

VIEW: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools

Jan. 10, 2022: Following a record-breaking week of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan, statewide hospitalizations are at a new record-high.

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According to MDHHS data, 4,901 inpatients were in hospitals statewide as of Jan. 10 with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, breaking the previous record of 4,721, set on Dec. 12, 2021.

The number of pediatric hospitalizations dropped to 108 after reaching 130 last week.

The number of inpatients in critical care or on ventilators remained near the same levels from last week, but is a lagging indicator. As of Jan. 10, 857 inpatients were in critical care and 539 were on a ventilator.

Michigan’s health agency says it’s updating guidance for COVID-19 quarantine to match new CDC recommendations.

On Dec. 29, MDHHS said it would keep its previous guidelines in place while it reviewed the new CDC guidelines, which shortens isolation periods for most, even with a positive COVID test. On Dec. 31, officials said the state will be following the new CDC guidance.

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The CDC is recommending a shortening of the quarantine and isolation duration for those who aren’t vaccinated or haven’t received their booster to five days followed by an additional five days of wearing a well-fitting mask around others. The updated guidance is specific to the general public.

Read more here.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a COVID briefing Tuesday for the first time since June, answering questions about whether this surge warrants new mandates and delivering specific messages for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents.

“We’re in for another tough 4-6 weeks, is what all the experts are projecting, with the omicron variant spreading rapidly across the country,” Whitmer said.

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Whitmer spoke from the Hispanic Center in Grand Rapids. She was joined by Elizabeth Hertel, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Read here.

Most stores and websites are sold out of at-home COVID-19 tests.

Local 4′s Consumer Investigator Hank Winchester went out with hidden cameras to search for tests.

When you walk the aisles of almost any pharmacy in Metro Detroit in search of an at-home COVID test, you’re likely to find a sign indicating they’re sold out.

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Michigan COVID-19 daily reported cases since Dec. 1:

Dec. 1 – 8,265 new cases

Dec. 2 – 9,221 new cases

Dec. 3 – 9,222 new cases

Dec. 4 – 5,530 new cases

Dec. 5 – 5,530 new cases

Dec. 6 – 5,530 new cases

Dec. 7 – 7,693 new cases

Dec. 8 – 7,692 new cases

Dec. 9 – 5,891 new cases

Dec. 10 – 5,892 new cases

Dec. 11 – 5,381 new cases

Dec. 12 – 5,381 new cases

Dec. 13 – 5,381 new cases

Dec. 14 – 5,861 new cases

Dec. 15 – 5,861 new cases

Dec. 16 – 6,325 new cases

Dec. 17 – 6,324 new cases

Dec. 18 – 4,666 new cases

Dec. 19 – 4,666 new cases

Dec. 20 – 4,667 new cases

Dec. 21 – 6,843 new cases

Dec. 22 – 6,843 new cases

Dec. 23 – 6,591 new cases

Dec. 24 – 6,591 new cases

Dec. 25 – 6,591 new cases

Dec. 26 – 6,592 new cases

Dec. 27 – 6,592 new cases

Dec. 28 – 12,929 new cases

Dec. 29 – 12,929 new cases

Dec. 30 – 12,247 new cases

Dec. 31 – 12,247 new cases

Jan. 1 – 12,247 new cases

Jan. 2 – 12,247 new cases

Jan. 3 – 12,247 new cases

Jan. 4 – 13,673 new cases

Jan. 5 – 13,673 new cases

Jan. 6 – 20,346 new cases

Jan. 7 – 20,346 new cases

Jan. 8 – 14,841 new cases

Jan. 9 – 14,841 new cases

Jan. 10 – 14,842 new cases

Jan. 11 – 14,229 new cases

Jan. 12 – 14,229 new cases

Jan. 13 – 18,557 new cases

Jan. 14 – 18,557 new cases

Michigan COVID-19 daily reported deaths since Dec. 1:

Dec. 1 – 179 deaths (160 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 2 – 138 new deaths

Dec. 3 – 139 new deaths (169 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 4 – 42 new deaths

Dec. 5 – 42 new deaths

Dec. 6 – 43 new deaths (47 from past three days from vital records)

Dec. 7 – 175 new deaths

Dec. 8 – 175 new deaths (185 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 9 – 117 new deaths

Dec. 10 – 118 new deaths (151 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 11 – 53 new deaths

Dec. 12 – 53 new deaths

Dec. 13 – 54 new deaths (36 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 14 – 165 new deaths

Dec. 15 – 165 new deaths ( 230 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 16 – 127 new deaths

Dec. 17 – 127 new deaths (159 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 18 – 53 new deaths

Dec. 19 – 53 new deaths

Dec. 20 – 54 new deaths (63 from past three days from vital records)

Dec. 21 – 196 new deaths

Dec. 22 – 196 new deaths (250 from past two days from vital records)

Dec. 23 – 54 new deaths (158 from past two five from vital records)

Dec. 24 – 55 new deaths

Dec. 25 – 55 new deaths

Dec. 26 – 55 new deaths

Dec. 27 – 55 new deaths

Dec. 28 – 169 new deaths (232 from past five days from vital records)

Dec. 29 – 169 new deaths

Dec. 30 – 59 new deaths

Dec. 31 – 59 new deaths

Jan. 1 – 60 new deaths

Jan. 2 – 60 new deaths

Jan. 3 – 60 new deaths (172 from past five days from vital records)

Jan. 4 – 138 new deaths

Jan. 5 – 139 new deaths (165 from past two days from vital records)

Jan. 6 – 129 new deaths

Jan. 7 – 130 new deaths (136 from past two days from vital records)

Jan. 8 – 18 new deaths

Jan. 9 – 19 new deaths

Jan. 10 – 19 new deaths

Jan. 11 – 175 new deaths

Jan. 12 – 175 new deaths (282 from past two days from vital records)

Jan. 13 – 125 new deaths (140 from past two days from vital records)

Jan. 14 – 126 new deaths

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Corrections: Jan. 15, 2022

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INTERNATIONAL

Because of an editing error, an article on Friday about a rejected bid in the Senate to impose sanctions on a Russian natural-gas pipeline misstated the tally of the vote. It was 55 to 44, not 55 to 43.

NATIONAL

An article on Tuesday about a federal lawsuit in which 16 private universities and colleges are accused of conspiring to reduce financial aid misstated the day the lawsuit was filed. It was Sunday, not Monday.

NEW YORK

A capsule summary with an article on Friday about Michael Avenatti’s trial misidentified the location of Mr. Avenatti’s conviction for trying to extort Nike. The case was in New York, not California.

ARTS

A film review on Nov. 26 about “Licorice Pizza” misstated which character Alana is talking to about Gary while smoking a joint. It is her sister, not a friend.