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.
Bills nearing Gov. Whitmer’s desk would exempt Michigan businesses from taxes on PPE
Senate unanimously approved bill
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan businesses with COVID-19 safety protocols could seek a refund for sales taxes paid on personal protective equipment, disinfectants and plexiglass barriers under bills nearing the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The Senate unanimously approved the Republican-sponsored legislation Wednesday. It previously cleared the House but goes back for a final vote because changes were made.
The sponsor, Rep. Jim Lilly of Ottawa County s Park Township, has said the cost of protective equipment is among challenges businesses face in the coronavirus pandemic. The tax break would apply both in the future and retroactively to March 10, 2020.
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 888,581 as of Tuesday, including 19,176 deaths, state officials report.
Michigan COVID: Here’s what to know June 1, 2021
445 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday
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Michigan COVID-19 data as of May 29, 2021 (WDIV)
DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 887,719 as of Saturday, including 19,163 deaths, state officials report.
Saturday’s update includes a total of
445 new cases and
49 additional deaths, of which 48 deaths were identified during a review of records.
As of Saturday, the state reports that a total of 818,165 have recovered from the virus.
Data was not updated on Monday, May 31 due to the state holiday, and the state no longer provides data updates on Sundays. The next coronavirus data update is expected Tuesday afternoon.