Michigan coronavirus cases up to 889,001; Death toll now at 19,209
More than 818,000 recoveries from COVID-19 confirmed
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The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 889,001 as of Wednesday, including 19,209 deaths, state officials report.
Wednesday’s update includes a total of 420 new cases and 33 additional deaths.
Testing has been steady around 30,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the
7-day positive rate below 4% as of Wednesday, the lowest in several weeks. Hospitalizations have declined over the last several weeks.
The state’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 412 on Wednesday -- the lowest in several weeks. The 7-day death average was 24 on Wednesday. The state’s fatality rate is 2.2%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 51,600 on Wednesday. More than 818,000 have recovered in Michigan.