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Beaumont website crashes due to demand for COVID-19 vaccine
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Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now
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Indonesia jet carrying 62 goes missing on domestic flight
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Coronavirus in Michigan 🦠
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 516,376 as of Friday, including 13,132 deaths, state officials report.
Friday’s update includes 3,625 new cases and 38 additional deaths.
The next coronavirus data update from the state is expected Saturday afternoon.
New COVID-19 cases have plateaued but deaths remain high in Michigan. Testing has been steady with more than 37,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the 7-day positive rate average around 9.5%. Hospitalizations continue to decline but remain relatively high, including in critical care and ventilator use.
Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,178 on Friday, slightly higher than the week before. The 7-day death average was 89 on Friday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 139,600 on Friday. More than 363,000 have recovered in Michigan.
NEW: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know today
Here’s a look at more of the data:
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