The number of COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan has now surpassed the 30,000 mark. However the rate of infection over the past couple of weeks has continued to trend downward. Around the first of the month, about 120 people per every 1 million residents tested positive for COVID-19. Now, the current rate is nearly halved, about 60 per every million Michiganders.
Locally, several more cases were confirmed in the Blue Water area but at a similar rate. As of Friday April 17th, there were 262 total positive cases in St. Clair County. That’s up 16 people from the day before – which is the largest single day increase this week – but still relatively low compared to the number of single day increases just a few weeks ago. One new death was reported in St. Clair County as well, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to nine.
Since last Friday the number of confirmed cases in St. Clair County increased by 78. That’s compared to the previous 131 new positive cases reported between April 3rd and April 10th. Recoveries in St. Clair County held flat Friday, with 145 being reported by the St. Clair County Health Department. Health officials are now releasing testing results on a weekly basis. As of Friday April 17th, 1125 tests were administered to county residents since the pandemic began. About a quarter, 22.3% to be exact, came back positive for COVID-19.
In Sanilac County, there are now 26 total cases as of Friday. There are three deaths of Sanilac County residents attributed to COVID-19. Lapeer County’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase, with 1340 positive residents and now 13 fatalities. Statewide just over 2200 Michiganders have died from the Coronavirus.
