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Michigan Gov. Whitmer holds coronavirus news briefing

More than 5,200 COVID-19 related deaths in state

Ken Haddad, Manager, Coverage and Content

FILE - In this Thursday, May 21, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speeks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich. Gov. Whitmer on Friday, May 22, 2020, extended Michigan's stay-at-home order just over two additional weeks, through June 12, also keeping closed theaters, gyms and other places of public accommodation at least until that time. She also extended her emergency declaration through June 19. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool) File (Uncredited)

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing on Tuesday to address the state’s ongoing response to coronavirus.

The live event has ended.

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New cases and deaths continue to slow in Michigan, along with hospitalizations. Testing continues to ramp up, with an average of more than 15,000 per day in the last two weeks.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order late last week, but there are still segments of the state that will reopen this week.

MORE: Here’s everything that’s reopening this week across entire state of Michigan

Michigan has reported 33,168 COVID-19 recoveries. The state also reports "active cases," which were listed at 16,300 as of Sunday.

Michigan is now under a stay-at-home order until June 12, and a state of emergency until June 19.

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