Michigan reports 758 new cases of COVID as state approaches 100k mark

Michigan health officials reported 758 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. That edges the state to just under 100,000 confirmed infections since the pandemic began in March.

It also marks the sixth day in a row with more than 700 reported cases. The seven-day moving average moved up to 752 new cases per day.

State officials also reported 16 deaths from the virus. All but one of them was the result of a regular review of previous death records.

Most new infections are still centered around the most populous areas of the state – Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties.

Isabella County, in central Michigan, has been upgraded to the highest risk level by the Harvard Global Health Initiative after an outbreak resulted in 106 COVID-19 cases tied to students going back to Central Michigan University for classes.

Kalamazoo County health officials reported 23 new cases Thursday.