Officials confirm first Macomb County COVID-19 death

During a press release held Saturday, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced that the county has had its first COVID-19 death, bringing the state’s total to 8. 

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The Macomb County man was 52-years-old when he passed and officials say he did have underlying health issues. 

As of right now, officials are not providing any more information. 

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