As Michigan Coronavirus Cases Trend Upward, Deaths Decrease

MICHIGAN — Michigan health officials on Sunday reported zero new deaths attributed to the coronavirus for the first time since March. However, the state continued to see an elevated number of new cases reported, with more than 300 new cases for the fourth-straight day.

That trend seems representative of how things have changed in Michigan. In 10 days ranging from the end of May to the beginning portion of June, the state averaged about 150 more cases than during the same 10-day range at the end of June to the beginning of July.

While the state has seen an uptick in cases month to month, the opposite can be said for the number of coronavirus deaths. The state has seen a drop of about 262 deaths attributed to the virus during that time range.

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The cause of the data has been a topic for debate across Michigan, which, as of Sunday, has reported 65,876 cases of the virus and 5,972 coronavirus deaths. One possible reason, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services? Expanded testing.

Lynn Sutfin, the MDHHS spokesperson, told The Detroit Free Press recently that testing has jumped, with the state reporting, in some instances, 20,000 tests a day.

Below is a breakdown of coronavirus trends in Michigan, comparing the number of new cases and new deaths reported each day from June 26 to July 5 to May 27 to June 5.

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Michigan Coronavirus Trends From June 26 to July 5

Between June 26 and July 5, Michigan reported 3,570 coronavirus cases and 87 coronavirus deaths. The state averaged 357 new cases of the coronavirus a day. Additionally, the state reported an average of about 8.7 deaths attributed to the virus each day during that time.

Below is a day-by-day breakdown of both new cases and new deaths.

Michigan Coronavirus Trends from May 27 to June 5

From May 27 to June 5, Michigan reported 3,420 cases of the coronavirus and 349 coronavirus deaths. The state averaged 342 new cases each day. The state also averaged just under 35 new deaths each day during the span.

Below is a day-by-day breakdown of new cases and new deaths as they were reported on the respective dates.