LANSING, Mich. — Michigan health officials have confirmed 3,431 new cases of the coronavirus in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports an additional 131 deaths connected to COVID-19 on Saturday, May 1.
98 of those deaths are from a Vital Records review.
There are now 844,385 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17,742 total deaths in Michigan.
As of April 23, 626,254 have recovered from the virus.
9,241,255 COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed throughout the state as of April 29, and 6,914,699 have been administered as of April 30.
50% of residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine.
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.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will use 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.