LANSING, Mich. — Michigan health officials have confirmed 182 new cases of the coronavirus in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports an additional 26 deaths connected to COVID-19 on June 15, 2021.
There are now 892,651 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19,574 total deaths in Michigan.
A total of 532 adults with confirmed or suspected cases of the virus are hospitalized in the state.
As of June 11, 852,204 have recovered from the virus.
11,277,195 COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed throughout the state, and 8,755,222 have been administered as of June 14.
60.6% of residents 16 or older have received at least one dose of a vaccine.
On June 15, the U.S. surpassed 600,000 deaths from COVID-19.
The following digital map tracks U.S. death milestones over time and an interactive timeline scrubber allows you to reveal cumulative deaths onto a county map. This map will update daily.
As of June 1, outdoor capacity limits are no longer in effect. Indoor capacity limits have been increased to 50% and social gatherings are now regulated by the venue.
Curfews for bars and restaurants have also been lifted.
On July 1, the state plans to lift the broad mask and gatherings limits.
Restrictions may not be lifted if "unexpected circumstances" arise, such as a COVID-19 variant that current vaccines do not protect against -- though Whitmer says she doesn't expect that to happen.
The new plan replaces the "Vacc to Normal" plan announced late last month, which tied the lifting of restrictions to the percentage of residents vaccinated.
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Fully vaccinated Michiganders are no longer be required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or outdoors, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced May 14.
Under the updated MDHHS Gatherings and Mask Order, Michiganders who are outdoors will no longer need to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. While indoors, fully vaccinated Michiganders will no longer need to wear a mask, but residents who are not vaccinated, or have not completed their vaccinations, must continue to wear a mask or face covering to protect themselves and others.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan on April 29, outlining vaccination metrics the state will use to further relax pandemic restrictions. With her announcement on May 20, it appears the state will no longer use the original plan as a guide to reopening.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was planning to us four vaccination-based milestones to make decisions for future epidemic order actions.
Two weeks after 55% of Michiganders have received at least their first dose:
- in-person work will again be allowed for all sectors of business.
Then, two weeks after 60% of Michiganders have gotten at least their first dose, the state will:
- increase indoor capacity at sports stadiums to 25%
- increase indoor capacity at conference centers, banquet halls and funeral homes to 25%
- increase capacity at exercise facilities and gyms to 50%
- lift the curfew on restaurants and bars
At 65% of Michiganders, plus two weeks, the state will:
- lift all indoor capacity limits, requiring only social distancing between parties
- further relax limits on residential social gatherings
At 70% of Michiganders, plus two weeks, the state will:
- lift the Gatherings and Face Masks Order such that MDHHS will no longer use broad mitigation measures unless unexpected circumstances arise, such as the spread of vaccine-resistant variants.
On April 16, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended its Gathering and Mask order through May 24.
As of April 26, children ages 2 to 4 must make a good-faith effort to wear a mask when at a childcare facility or camp.
More information and resources on the coronavirus pandemic
Find the latest numbers on case numbers and deaths through Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker.
Complete coverage of the pandemic is available on our coronavirus section.
Resources for individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits are the focus of our Rebound: West Michigancoverage.