Michigan surpasses 57,000 coronavirus cases, death toll reaches 5,491

Michigan has reported an additional 28 coronavirus deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 5,491 since the first death was reported March 19.

The number of Michiganders affected by COVID-19 has also increased as the number of cases hit 57,397 as of Sunday, according to data from the state health department. This is an increase of 513 since Saturday.

Data also show 38,099 people have recovered from the coronavirus as of Friday, 4,931 recoveries reported since the previous week's recovery report, 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 continues to be one of the hardest-hit counties in the nation as the county has the fifth-highest death toll at 2,452 as of Saturday, according to data from Johns Hopkins. Detroit, which reports its COVID-19 data separate from Wayne County, accounted for 1,370 of these deaths as of Saturday.

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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 Sunday 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, 52% 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 16% of the cases and 4% of deaths.

Contact Miriam Marini at mmarini@gannett.com.