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Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 88,756; Death toll now at 6,264
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 88,756 as of Tuesday, including 6,264 deaths, state officials report.
Tuesday’s update represents 796 new cases and seven additional deaths. Monday’s totals were 87,960 confirmed cases and 6,257 deaths.
New cases have plateaued in the last two weeks, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has remained steady, with an average of more than 25,000 per day, with the positive rate between 3 and 4 percent. Hospitalizations have increased slightly, but remain considerably lower than in April.
Michigan has reported 63,636 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 18,000 as of Tuesday. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 672 on Tuesday.
Here’s a look at more of the data: