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Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 103,710; Death toll now at 6,509
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 103,710 as of Wednesday, including 6,509 deaths, state officials report.
Wednesday’s update represents 524 new cases and 14 additional deaths. On Tuesday, the state totals were 103,186 cases and 6,495 deaths.
New cases have slightly increased in the last week, 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 76,151 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 21,300 on Wednesday. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 647 on Wednesday. The state’s fatality rate is 6.3 percent.
Here’s a look at more of the data: