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Belleville man killed in jet ski, boat crash on Lake St. Clair
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Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 86,889; Death toll now at 6,250
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 86,889 as of Saturday, including 6,250 deaths, state officials report.
Saturday’s update represents 698 new cases and 3 additional deaths -- although, 2 deaths are from Vital Records reviews, meaning only 1 death occurred since Friday’s update. Friday’s totals were 86,191 confirmed cases and 6,247 deaths.
New cases have plateaued in the last two weeks, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has remained steady, with an average of more than 25,000 per day, with the positive rate between 3 and 4 percent. Hospitalizations have increased slightly, but remain considerably lower than in April.
Michigan has reported 63,636 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 17,000 as of Saturday. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 648 on Saturday, the highest since May.
Here’s a look at more of the data: