Coronavirus Report: Michigan reports 1,842 new cases, 68 deaths over past 2 days
As of March 4, 2022, there are officially 5,880 confirmed cases of the omicron variant in the state.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan’s latest COVID surge continues to slow down as the Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,842 new cases of COVID and 68 deaths Friday.
54 of those deaths were identified during a vital records review.
During that timeframe, the state averaged 921 cases per day, a decrease from Wednesday’s average of 1,054.
State totals now sit at 2,060,698 cases and 32,118 deaths since the pandemic began almost two years ago.
The state’s positivity rate has dropped from 3.85% Wednesday to 2.83% Friday -- the lowest since July 17, 2021.
The hospitalizations have continued to drop as well. As of Friday, 865 adults are hospitalized with COVID, the lowest since mid-August.
As of March 4, 2022, there are officially 5,880 confirmed cases of the omicron variant in the state.
| County | Confirmed COVID cases | Confirmed Omicron cases | COVID-related deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 13,574 | 10 | 189 |
| Eaton County | 21,978 | 23 | 366 |
| Ingham County | 52,672 | 74 | 700 |
| Jackson County | 33,992 | 50 | 505 |
| Shiawassee County | 14,195 | 10 | 205 |
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