What Gov. Whitmer said about Michigan surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 cases
DETROIT – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement Friday after Michigan surpassed 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the start of the pandemic.
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On Friday, Michigan officials reported 741 new cases and six additional deaths, bringing the state totals to 100,699 cases and 6,446 deaths.
Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 100,699; Death toll now at 6,446
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- In the midst of the pandemic and high racial tensions in cities across the country, Detroit is seeing an uptick in crime. The increase in crime has sparked a quiet, but spirited debate within the local Black community. Click here to read more.
- Detroit police are investigating an incident involving gunfire that happened Friday afternoon in the area of Plymouth Road and Wyoming Avenue. Click here to read more.
- Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Click here to read more.
- Michigan Humane staff and volunteers helped 34 dogs that were evacuated from shelters in Louisiana Friday afternoon. Click here to read more.
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