Michigan reports 5 coronavirus deaths Sunday, lowest single-day report since March

The Michigan health department has reported the lowest number of deaths in a single day since March, with 5 deaths in Sunday's report.

This brings the state death toll to 5,228. Its the lowest daily report since March 22, only three days after the first death was reported.

Sunday's report of 314 new cases was the lowest number of daily cases reported since May 4, when an incomplete count was reported due to technical difficulties. Excluding May 4, this is the lowest daily case report since March 23. 

The holiday weekend may have affected Sunday's report, a spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said. Also, Sunday reports typically yield lower case counts and deaths.

Data also show 33,168 people have recovered from the coronavirus as of Friday, according to the state health department. This is defined by officials as cases who are 30 days out from their onset of illness.

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Wayne County, which reports its numbers excluding Detroit, crossed a grim milestone this week as it crossed 1,000 coronavirus deaths Wednesday. Combined with Detroit, Wayne County has the fifth-highest death toll across the nation, ranking below counties in New York and Illinois, according to data from Johns Hopkins. 

Statewide, the average age of coronavirus deaths is 75.3 years old. The state median age of those deceased as of Friday is 77. The age range of those who have died due to the virus is 5 to 107, according to state data. 

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Michiganders in the 80-plus age range account for 11% of cases but make up 42% of deaths. Following that age range come those in the 70 to 79 range, who comprise 27% of deaths.

Among the confirmed cases, 53% are female, 47% are male and less than 1% are unknown. Men account for 53% of the deaths. 

By race, African Americans — who count for 14% of the state's population — represent 31% of the state's confirmed cases and 40% of deaths. Caucasians account for 37% of the cases and 51% of deaths. Those of unknown race account for 17% of the cases and 4% of deaths.

Contact Miriam Marini at mmarini@gannett.com.