Michigan reports 445 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 1 new death

By FOX 2 Staff

Updated May 28, 2021 1:45pm EDT

Coronavirus in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - On Saturday May 29, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 445 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 49 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 48 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.

That brings the total to 887,719 cases and 19,163 deaths.

On Monday, Michigan issued updated information for the state's plan to get people back in the office, which follows CDC guides to allow people who are fully vaccinated to return to the office without masks. People without the COVID-19 vaccine are still required to wear a mask and maintain social distance.

Last Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer updated the state's plan to get things back to normal and said outdoor capacity limitations would be lifted on June 1 and all capacity limitations would be lifted on July 1.

The update came less than a week after Michigan announced it was lifting its mask requirement for vaccinated people as well as some mask requirements for unvaccinated people. This announcement followed the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that it would be easing masking recommendations for fully vaccinated people in indoor settings.

The Associated Press said the agency plans to release that guidance later today. There's been more pressure on the president to ease masking rules on fully vaccinated people.

Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine near you

There are currently three different vaccines that have been approved by the FDA: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The three vaccines do not guarantee you won't be sick but all three have high efficacy rates in preventing serious illness and decrease the chances of hospitalization if you do get ill with COVID-19.

Simply putting your name on the county list is one way to get a vaccine, eventually, but there are ways you can be proactive to find a vaccine faster.

Contact tracing

Michigan officials are also urging people to download the MI COVID Alert app to help notify of possible exposure and with contact tracing.

Authorities are still urging everyone to answer their phones if you get a call from the health department. Text messages are also now being sent in advance of the incoming call.

Meanwhile, everyone is also still reminded to keep doing the basics to stay healthy - wear a mask, wash your hands and keep your distance from other people.

PREVIOUS DAILY COVID-19 CASE COUNTS AND DEATHS

Friday, May 29 - 614 cases, 24 deaths
Thursday, May 27 - 542 cases, 59 deaths (48 from vital records review)
Wednesday, May 26 - 799 cases, 12 deaths
Tuesday, May 25 - 739 cases, 66 deaths (31 from vital records review)
Monday, May 24 - 1,378 cases, 14 deaths over two days
Saturday, May 22 - 1,013 cases. 86 deaths
Friday, May 21 - 1,132 cases, 38 deaths
Thursday, May 20 - 1,372 cases, 74 deaths (61 from vital records review)
Wednesday, May 19 - 1,560 cases, 31 deaths
Tuesday, May 18 - 1,271, 83 deaths (27 from vital records review)
Monday, May 17 - 2,230 cases, 20 deaths over two days
Friday, May 14 - 1,766 cases, 33 deaths
Thursday, May 13 - 2,057 cases, 112 deaths (73 from vital records review)
Wednesday, May 12 - 2,171 cases, 17 deaths
Tuesday, May 11 - 1,992 cases, 99 deaths (32 from vital records review)
Monday, May 10 - 2,716 cases, 33 deaths over two days
Saturday, May 8 - 1,825 cases, 122 deaths (83 from vital records review)
Friday, May 7 - 2,758 cases, 30 deaths
Thursday, May 6 - 3,514 cases, 115 deaths (92 from vital records review)
Wednesday, May 5 - 2,589 cases,, 42 deaths
Tuesday, May 4 - 2,527 cases, 126 deaths (51 from vital records review)
Monday, May 3 - 5,035 cases, 29 deaths
Saturday, May 1 - 3,431 cases, 131 deaths (98 from vital records review)
Friday, April 30 - 3,440 cases, 36 deaths
Thursday, April 29 - 3,623 cases, 109 deaths (78 from vital records review)
Wednesday, April 28 - 4,371 cases, 38 deaths
Tuesday, April 27 - 3,676 cases, 105 deaths (48 from vital records review)
Monday, April 26 - 6,524 cases, 35 deaths over two days
Saturday, April 24 - 4,698 cases, 121 deaths (91 from vital records review)
Friday, April 23 - 5,031 cases, 29 deaths
Thursday, April 22 - 4,867 cases, 108 deaths (75 from vital records review)
Wednesday, April 21 - 5,584 cases, 45 deaths
Tuesday, April 20 -- 5,259 cases, 85 deaths (33 from vital records review)
Monday, April 19 - 8,574 cases, 61 over two days
Saturday, April 17 - 5,530 cases 69 deaths (60 from vital records review)
Friday, April 16 - 8,995 cases, 40 deaths
Thursday, April 15 - 6,303 cases, 112 deaths (85 from vital records review)
Wednesday, April 14 - 7,955 cases, 35 deaths
Tuesday, April 13 - 8,867 cases, 74 deaths (37 from vital records review)
Monday, April 12 - 9,674 cases 12 deaths over two days
Saturday, April 10 - 6,892 cases, 74 deaths (57 from vital records review)
Friday, April 9 -7,834 cases, 23 deaths
Thursday, April 8 - 7,819 cases, 73 deaths (43 from vital records review)
Wednesday, April 7 - 8,015 cases, 30 deaths
Tuesday, April 6 - 4,964 cases, 58 deaths (16 from vital records review)
Monday, April 5 - 10,292 cases, 21 deaths
Saturday, April 3 - 8,413 cases, 57 deaths (51 from vital records review)
Friday, April 2 - 5,498 cases, 20 deaths
Thursday, April 1 - 6,036 cases, 49 deaths (33 from vital records review)
Wednesday, March 31 - 6,311 cases, 10 deaths
Tuesday, March 30 - 5,177 cases, 48 deaths (20 from vital records review)
Monday, March 29 - 8,202 cases, 8 deaths over two days
Saturday, March 27 - 4,670 cases, 22 deaths (29 from vital records review)

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