Michigan reports 3,962 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday (daily averages at 1,321 per day), 3 more deaths

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - On Friday, Aug. 6, Michigan reported 3,962 cases of COVID-19 and 26 deaths since Tuesday. That's an average of 1,321 cases per day - the highest it's been since April. Michigan also reported 3 new deaths linked to the virus.

Friday's numbers are twice as high as they were on Tuesday, Michigan reported an average cases of 651 per day.

This brings the total to 910,500 cases and 19,950 deaths.

The state also announced it will increase its reporting from two days a week to three days a week and will be updated Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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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.