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Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 99,200; Death toll now at 6,424
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 99,200 as of Wednesday, including 6,424 deaths, state officials report.
Wednesday’s update represents 761 new cases and seven additional deaths. On Tuesday, the state totals were 98,439 cases and 6,417 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. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 21.
Hospitalizations have increased slightly over the last month but remain lower than in April.
Michigan has reported 72,580 recoveries. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 20,300 on Wednesday. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 703 on Wednesday.
Here’s a look at more of the data: