More than 15,000 Michigan residents have died from coronavirus since the pandemic began one year ago. Michigan has reported more than 2.7 million doses of the COVID-19 administered, as of Wednesday. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 29 million cases have been reported in the U.S., with more than 529,300 deaths reported from the virus. More than 66 million have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The video above is a tribute to those who lost their lives during the COVID pandemic.

LIVONIA, Mich. – Livonia nurse Lori Key went viral last year after singing for her fellow health care workers during the peak of the pandemic. And on Tuesday, Key, who works at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, will sing ahead of the inauguration at a special nationwide memorial for people who have died from COVID-19. “I’m still kind of in shock at where I’m sitting right now, but it is an honor. WATCH: Lori Key performs during 2020 Ford Fireworks“I’ve never been to (Washington DC). Key said being a nurse during COVID-19 has been challenging, but she made it through with the help of her family, church and fellow nurses.

DETROIT Belle Isle was transformed into a somber memorial honoring the lives of Detroit residents lost to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Only the families and friends of COVID-19 victims were allowed on Belle Isle on Monday, they were allowed to give their loved ones a final goodbye. Barksdale lost her sister, Nikki, to COVID-19 in March. One of the youngest, the youngest in Michigan, Skyler Herbert, had a lifetime ahead of her. READ: Belle Isle memorial set to display 900 of 1,500 Detroiters lost to COVID-19

DETROIT As of Monday, officials in Michigan have reported a total of 78,507 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 6,154 deathsThere are plans for a memorial to be set up on Belle Isle to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Enlarged four by four photos will be spread out across the island, but time is running out to submit your loved ones photo. July 27, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 78,507; Death toll now at 6,154The memorial will be in place on Aug. 31 through Memorial Day. Detroits Director of Arts and Culture, Rochelle Riley, said each photo will be as meaningful and sacred as a headstone. Biba Adams lost their mother to COVID-19, I think its very appropriate and a beautiful and special way to honor so many Detroiters who were lost to this virus.READ: Michigan teens card campaign for COVID-19 patients grows nationallyHer mother died in April.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has declared August 31, 2020 as Detroit Memorial Day to acknowledge residents who have died from COVID-19. The day will be recognized with a citywide memorial featuring large photo boards of passed Detroit residents along a route on Belle Isle. Families and friends are encouraged to drive the route and say goodbye to their loved ones on August 31. The city of Detroit is requesting families to send photographs of their loved ones who have died from COVID-19 so that they can be displayed along the route on August 31. Families interested in submitting photos of their loved ones for the Detroit memorial event can do so before July 31 through one of the following options:Online here,by emailing detroitmemorial2020@gmail.comor by mailing: Detroit Memorial 2020, P.O.