Coronavirus Update: Michigan reports 7,438 new cases, 73 deaths over past 7 days

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Michigan has increased this week.

The Department of Health and Human Services reported 7,438 new cases of COVID and 73 deaths over the past seven days Tuesday. Officials said about 500 cases are attributed to older lab results, due to a backlog of historic tests received from out-of-state laboratories.

During that timeframe, the state averaged about 1,063 cases a day, an increase from last week’s average of 986.

State totals now sit at 3,071,563 cases and 42,278 deaths since the pandemic started almost three years ago.

As of Tuesday, 670 adults are hospitalized in Michigan with COVID, an increase from the 606 hospitalized a week ago.

County	Confirmed COVID cases	COVID-related deaths	New cases per 100,000 people
Clinton County	17,132	221	89.2
Eaton County	28,582	438	68.9
Ingham County	68,232	850	52.0
Jackson County	43,026	603	63.1
Shiawassee County	17,716	242	64.6

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