Michigan reports 3,440 cases of COVID-19, 36 deaths on Friday

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - On Friday, April 30, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 3,440 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths linked to the virus.

This brings the state total to 840,954 cases and 17,611 deaths.

The state of Michigan's vaccine dashboard reports that more than 6.6 million vaccine doses have been administered with over 2.8 million residents fully vaccinated in the state, as of Monday.

The governor's office is urging people to maintain masks and social distancing until 70% of the population is vaccinated.

Masks relaxed outdoors

The CDC said on Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers — and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too.

fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers — and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too.

The agency, which has been cautious in its guidance during the pandemic, essentially endorsed what many Americans have already been doing over the past several weeks. The guidance says that fully vaccinated or not, people do not have to wear masks outdoors when they walk, bike or run alone or with members of their household. They also can go maskless in small outdoor gatherings with fully vaccinated people.

Restrictions extended

Restrictions on gathering sizes and how many people can be in an establishment at a time have been extended in Michigan.

The COVID-19 restrictions limiting how many people can gather, dine at restaurants, and visit stadiums at a time were set to expire Monday. That order has now been extended through May 24.

The extension also strengthens mask mandates for children. Children between the ages of 2-4 must now wear masks.

Johnson & Johnson vaccines resume

After following guidance from the CDC and FDA, Michigan is now resuming the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The pause was implemented for 11 days after 6 women out of nearly 7 million people had developed blood clots after getting the one-dose vaccine.

According to an MDHHS spokesperson, none of the six cases are Michigan residents.

Doctors say the clotting is extremely rare and unlikely to affect a large amount of people but the pause is necessary to determine if the vaccine and the clotting are linked.

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, 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)
Wednesday, March 10 -- 2,316 cases, 7 deaths