Michigan nearing 54,000 cases of coronavirus; death toll now 5,158

Michigan has reached 5,158 deaths due to coronavirus as of Friday with an additional 29 deaths confirmed since Thursday, according to data from the state health department.

The number of Michiganders affected by COVID-19 continues to increase as 403 cases are reported since Thursday, bringing the state total to 53,913.

Data also show 28,234 people have recovered from the coronavirus as of May 15, according to the state health department. This is defined by officials as cases who are 30 days out from their onset of illness.

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. 

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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. 

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.

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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 36% of the cases and 51% of deaths. Those of unknown race account for 18% of the cases and 4% of deaths.

Contact Miriam Marini at mmarini@gannett.com.