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Whitmer Says Coronavirus Still ‘going To Hit Michigan Incredibly Hard’ As State Nears 20k Cases
The number of deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by a new coronavirus is now up to 845, with 118 new deaths reported Tuesday.

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The number of deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by a new coronavirus is now up to 845, with 118 new deaths reported Tuesday.

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Duggan said that 30 sites are now available to residents.
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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to make the count even more difficult than usual.