LANSING, MI - The number of COVID-19 deaths in Michigan reported Sunday, May 17, is the lowest since late March.
Figures from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show 11 deaths and 638 cases.
The amount of deaths is the lowest total since March 24, when 9 were reported by MDHHS.
Some fluctuation in the numbers have taken place on weekends, as not all health departments report information on Sundays.
The youngest person to die of COVID-19 in Michigan so far was age 5, with the oldest person at 107. The average age of those who have died from the virus is just over 75 years old.
A total of 51,142 COVID-19 cases have now been reported, along with 4,891 deaths since March 18.
The latest recovery figures provided May 15 stand at 28,234 cases, up from 22,686 reported May 8. A recovery means someone who was a confirmed case is alive at least 30 days past their onset of illness.
Testing numbers have continued to increase, with 19,658 on May 15, the latest available figure, the third highest figure after 25,080 on May 13 and 21,217 on May 14.
Officials have set a goal of 30,000 COVID-19 tests each day by mid-June after recently hitting a target of 15,000 tests per day.
Michigan officials aim to test 30,000 people per day for coronavirus by mid-June
All but four of the state’s 83 counties have reported COVID-19 cases. A total of 60 counties have reported at least one death.
Here’s a look at the five areas in the state with the most cases (deaths in parentheses):
Detroit: 10,348 (1,255)
Wayne County: 8,717 (958)
Oakland County: 8,043 (912)
Macomb County: 6,345 (740)
Kent County: 2,825 (55)
Detroit and Wayne County operate separate health departments. The state separately reports their figures.
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COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus.
Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible.
Use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and carry hand sanitizer with you when you go into places like stores.
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