Michigan Coronavirus Cases Top 100,000

MICHIGAN — Michigan added more than 700 new cases of the coronavirus Friday, as the state's coronavirus case total crossed the 100,000 mark.

State health officials reported 741 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the number of total coronavirus cases to 100,699. Michigan also reported six more coronavirus deaths, with the state's death toll now standing at 6,446.

The state had reported 758 new cases and 16 new deaths on Thursday.

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According to the World Health Organization, Michigan is 18th in the U.S. in coronavirus cases. The state ranks ninth in the nation in coronavirus deaths.

More than 6 million coronavirus cases have been reported in the U.S. as of Friday morning, according to the World Health Organization. The nation has reported that over 185,000 deaths attributed to the virus, with more than 3.3 million recoveries reported.

Over 24.7 million cases of the coronavirus have been reported worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Over 838,000 people have died around the world from the virus, while more than 17.2 million people have recovered from the virus worldwide.