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Michigan Governor, Department of Health, calls for two weeks break
LANSING, Mich. Nearly 6,900 new COVID-19 cases and 74 deaths due to the virus have been confirmed in Michigan.
The newly confirmed cases on Saturday raised the state’s total to more than 738,000 since the pandemic began more than a year ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported.
DETAILS: Cases for coronavirus in Michigan up to 738,023; The death toll now stands at 16,500
The 74 deaths confirmed Saturday include 57 compiled from a review of previous records.
Michigan has the highest percentage of new coronavirus infections in the US
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday demanded a two-week suspension of personal high school classes, all youth sports and indoor dining.
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She calls for voluntary compliance by state residents to wear masks and social distance to slow the spread of the virus.
According to the state, more than 3.2 million Michigan residents have received COVID-19 vaccines.
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