Michigan Coronavirus Update: 1,132 New Cases, 38 More Deaths

LANSING, MI — Michigan health officials reported 1,132 new cases of the coronavirus and added 38 additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, according to the most recent data released Friday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Friday's updated figures bring the state's total coronavirus numbers to 882,189 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 18,853 reported deaths, according to state data.

Officials previously reported that 755,119 people in Michigan have recovered from the coronavirus.

The number of COVID-19 cases reported on Friday is lower than the three preceding days, also marking a downward trend over the course of the past three days.

Also on Friday, Michigan administered its 8 millionth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

"The hope that we feel today is thanks to the millions of Michiganders who have gotten vaccinated to keep themselves, their families, and communities safe," Whitmer said. "We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to every frontline Michigander who played such a vital role keeping our communities going during uncertain times and those who continue to stand on the front lines working to get shots in arms. They are the heroes of this crises."

The milestone also comes as Whitmer on Thursday announced two important dates for when the state planned to alleviate some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Outdoor capacity limits will be lifted in Michigan beginning June 1 and one month after that all broad mask and gathering orders will be lifted, Whitmer said at a news conference in Midland on Thursday.

"For the most part, life will be back to normal," Whitmer said at the news conference. "We can have the kind of intense independence we're all looking forward to."

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