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Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 97,660; Death toll now at 6,397
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 97,660 as of Monday, including 6,397 deaths, state officials report.
Monday’s update represents 868 new cases and four additional deaths. On Sunday, the state totals were 96,792 cases and 6,393 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. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 21.
Hospitalizations have increased slightly over the last month but remain lower than in April.
Michigan has reported 72,580 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 18,600 as of Monday. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 639 on Monday.
Here’s a look at more of the data: