In just over a week, Michigan’s risk for a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been moved from a “high” risk level to a “medium” risk level by Covid Act Now. On Friday the data shows that Michigan is averaging 7.3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases per day for every 100,000 residents. Majority of Michigan counties are considered at a “medium” risk for a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the data. A map of Michigan counties and their assigned COVID-19 risk levels from research led by Covid Act Now. See: Michigan COVID-19 risk map update: Where things standGov.

As of Tuesday the state is reporting a total of 79,176 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,170 deaths -- an increase of 669 new cases since Monday. Dr. Khaldun said Tuesday that there have been more than 70 COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan within the last week. Officials cant be sure of where 68 percent of recent COVID-19 cases were exposed at. To get tested for COVID-19, contact your primary care physician or find a free testing site in Michigan online here. The state has reportedly budgeted $10 million for local health departments to ramp up their contact tracing efforts, officials said Tuesday.