Michigan reports 1,766 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, 33 deaths

On Friday, May 14, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,766 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 33 deaths linked to the virus.

That brings the total to 873,335 cases and 18,500 deaths.

On Friday, 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.

Mask order for outdoor gatherings with fewer than 100

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that masks will "generally" not be required outdoors if a gathering has fewer than 100 people.

Tuesday’s announcement said the latest order goes into effect Thursday, May 6 through May 31.

MDHHS said that anyone fully vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms, is not required to wear a mask at residential gatherings, including indoors.

Vaccine benchmarks to be used to alter restrictions

The Michigan health department has outlined four vaccine benchmarks that once reached, will trigger relaxations in epidemic orders currently in place in the state.

Two weeks after 55% of the state has gotten its first vaccine shot, it will allow all in-person work in all sectors of business to return. At 60%, it will increase indoor capacity at stadiums and lift curfews at restaurants. At 65%, all indoor capacity limits will be lifted and then at 70%, it will lift gathering and face mask orders.

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

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)
Friday, March 26 - 5,030 cases, 20 deaths
Thursday, March 25 - 5,224 cases, 49 deaths (30 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, March 24 - 4,454 cases, 16 deaths
Tuesday, March 23 - 3,579 cases, 16 deaths (8 from a review of vital records)
Monday, March 22 - 4,801 cases, 6 deaths over two days
Saturday, March 20 - 2,660 cases, 47 deaths (39 from a review of vital records)
Friday, March 19 - 3730 cases, 15 deaths
Thursday, March 18 - 2,629 cases, 25 deaths (24 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, March 17 - 3,164 cases, 0 deaths
Tuesday, March 16 - 2,048 cases, 27 deaths
Monday, March 15 -- 3,143 cases, 9 deaths
Saturday, March 13 -- 1,659 cases, 38 deaths (30 from a review of vital records)
Friday, March 12 ---2,403 cases, 7 deaths
Thursday, March 11 -- 2,091 cases, 23 deaths (16 from a review of vital records)