Michigan Reports Its Highest Daily Coronavirus Count Of June

MICHIGAN — After Michigan on Wednesday reported its highest single day number of new cases of the coronavirus since late May, it appears the state's coronavirus cases could once again be on the rise.

The state reported 323 cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, Michigan's highest single-day amount since May 31. It was also the first time Michigan had reported more than 300 new cases in a day since June 3.

Michigan followed that up Thursday by reporting an even higher number, with health officials reporting 353 new cases — the highest daily count the state has reported in June. The influx of cases raises the state's coronavirus case total to over 62,000.

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Along with the high number of new cases, Michigan reported 18 deaths attributed to the virus.

The current seven-day average for new daily coronavirus cases in Michigan is at 223, according to The Detroit Free Press. The Free Press also reported that the state's seven-day average for new cases bottomed out at 152 on June 15, suggesting that cases may be on the rise.

Below is a breakdown of new coronavirus cases reported over the last 10 days.

Michigan Coronavirus Trends

A stay-home order enforced across the state was lifted June 1 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Prior to that, construction businesses were able to start back up May 7. Manufacturing work resumed May 11.

Arguably the biggest step, Michigan allowed barbershops and salons to reopen June 15 across the state after previously being allowed to reopen in parts of northern Michigan.

Restaurants and bars, which had been restricted to drive-thru and takeout service, were able to reopen to dine-in customers at half capacity June 8.

Those decisions were supported by data showing that Michigan's curve of coronavirus cases was flattening, Whitmer said at the time. But if the curve does not continue to flatten, the state may need to take backward steps to ensure the safety of its residents, Whitmer told WXYZ.

"If we have community spread, we will all have to make a sacrifice again," she told the news station.