| January 11, 2022 
 More Michigan children have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last few weeks than at any point in the pandemic. As of Friday, there were 135 pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected cases in Michigan hospitals, accounting for about 2.8% of COVID patients. This was up from 78 one week earlier and 61 pediatric patients in mid-December, when the state set a record for COVID hospitalizations. Children, at that time, made up up 1.3% of COVID patients. “We are seeing more and more pediatric patients being admitted, and I think it is because it is so contagious,” said Dr. Dennis Cunningham. READ MORE ►Most common omicron symptoms, 1 unique symptom being reported  Will Omicron be the final nail in the coffin for a full return to office? Michigan businesses aren’t ready to hammer in that decision but the new variant is front of mind for HR directors crafting 2022 workplace policies. Offices will once again reassess and adjust in-person work expectations as cases hit record highs across the state after a holiday surge. In some cases that means bringing back the plexiglass dividers and social distancing spaces, said Amy Bergman, President of Insight Human Resources and board member of The Human Resource Association of Southeast Michigan. READ MORE  The business with the most liquor sales in your Michigan county probably isn’t the big boozy bar downtown or that local liquor store that seems to have every variety of spirit. It’s probably a chain grocery store. Of Michigan’s 83 counties, a chain grocery store had the highest liquor sales in 50 of them during 2020. Meijer was the most predominant seller, leading the liquor sales for 29 counties. But perhaps surprisingly, Kent County (where Meijer is headquartered), was led by a rival chain. Here's a full look at the latest data for Michigan's liquor sales: READ MORE ►Michigan liquor supply could face delays, state warns  From Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke, as another season ends in Detroit: "Look at the Detroit Lions. Officially eliminated from the playoffs in Denver a month ago, unofficially dead long before that, winless through their first 11 games -- and they’re running laps around the Green Bay Packers with reverses and flea-flickers, as well as reverse flea-flickers, as their embattled quarterback is out there on one good knee in the final seconds trying to clear out a 265-pound linebacker for his fourth-round pick. For his head coach. For this city. That’s fight. That’s pride. When juxtaposed with where this team was only a year ago, that’s culture change." READ MORE  It’s snow tubing with a colorful twist. The glowing tubing hill at Bowers School Farm opened for the season this weekend, much to the excitement of kids and adults alike. Located in Bloomfield Hills, this full-working farm is owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools and is also home to Bowers Academy High School. MLive's Edward Pevos took a trip down the hill and recorded it for your viewing pleasure. You can find his wild ride in the story. Can't make it to Bloomfield Hills? We've also included a list of all the tubing hills you'll find throughout Michigan. READ MORE ►World of Winter returns to Grand Rapids with art and light maze Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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