There are some major differences between the first peak of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Michigan and what’s happening right now. More: 4 differences between first Michigan COVID spike and nowOne of those major differences is testing. Despite the increased volume of testing, the positivity rate has still increased to levels not seen in several months. Michigan COVID-19 Testing Data as of Oct. 28, 2020. (MDHHS)Overall, Michigan is 11th in testing rate (per one million) in the U.S., while the U.S. as a whole is 19th in the world in testing rate.