Michigan Adds 1,316 New Coronavirus Cases, 34 Deaths Tuesday

MICHIGAN — Michigan added over 1,300 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, according to the latest data provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The state reported 1,316 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 582,719. Michigan also added 34 more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, 18 of which were discovered through a vital records review, the state said. The state's coronavirus death toll now stands at 15,396, according to state data.

Michigan added 1,484 cases of the coronavirus and three COVID-19 deaths Monday. More than 529,000 people in Michigan have recovered from the coronavirus since the pandemic began, officials said Saturday.

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Michigan on Tuesday announced it was launching a pilot program that aims to remove barriers for adults 60 and older from getting their COVID-19 vaccines.

Michigan providers federally enrolled to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can apply for the program by Monday and, if accepted into the community outreach pilot, can request up to 2,500 additional doses of coronavirus vaccine to help remove barriers for those ages 60 and up who are most vulnerable to the effects of the virus, officials said.

The state also is lowering flags through Friday in a move meant to honor the more than 500,000 people across the U.S. who have died from complications with the coronavirus.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's order is in accordance with a proclamation by President Joe Biden. U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan will be lowered to half-staff through Friday and returned to full-staff on Saturday.