Michigan reports 5,030 COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths, over 3.9M vaccine doses given

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - On Friday, March 26, 2021, the state of Michigan reports 5,030 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths linked to the virus. The state is also reporting 3,919,796 vaccine doses have been administered as of Wednesday.

That brings Michigan's total to 647,899 cases and 16,004 deaths.

The last time Michigan had this many cases was in early December.

The governor's office is urging people to maintain masks and social distancing until 70% of the population is vaccinated.

ELIGIBLE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS CAN SCHEDULE A VACCINE AT FORD FIELD SOON

From the federal government comes a mass vaccine site at Ford Field; the first of the pilot program that could take effect in other states as well. Shortly after that came plans to expand eligibility for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine to everyone over the age of 16 in the state.

The increase in availability will help push Michigan closer to its goal of 70% immunity. So far, 23.1% of the state has vaccination coverage.

ALL MICHIGAN ADULTS ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINE NEXT MONTH

All Michiganders 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine April 5, the state announced Friday.

This new eligibility will go into effect less than a month after the state opened up eligibility to people 50 and older with preexisting conditions.

Before the vaccinations become available to all adults, people 16 and older who are considered high-risk because of disabilities or medical conditions, and all people 50 and older can get the vaccine starting March 22.

CDC: FULLY-VACCINATED PEOPLE CAN GATHER WITHOUT MASKS

Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.

The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy children and grandchildren.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the guidance Monday.

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.

PREVIOUS DAILY COVID-19 CASE COUNTS AND DEATHS

Thursday, March 25 - 5,224 cases, 49 deaths (30 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, March 24 - 4,454 cases, 16 deaths
Tuesday, March 23 - 3,579 cases, 16 deaths (8 from a review of vital records)
Monday, March 22 - 4,801 cases, 6 deaths over two days
Saturday, March 20 - 2,660 cases, 47 deaths (39 from a review of vital records)
Friday, March 19 - 3730 cases, 15 deaths
Thursday, March 18 - 2,629 cases, 25 deaths (24 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, March 17 - 3,164 cases, 0 deaths
Tuesday, March 16 - 2,048 cases, 27 deaths
Monday, March 15 -- 3,143 cases, 9 deaths
Saturday, March 13 -- 1,659 cases, 38 deaths (30 from a review of vital records)
Friday, March 12 ---2,403 cases, 7 deaths
Thursday, March 11 -- 2,091 cases, 23 deaths (16 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, March 10 -- 2,316 cases, 7 deaths
Tuesday, March 9 - 954 cases, 29 deaths (8 from a review of vital records)
Monday, March 8 - 1,960 cases, 4 deaths
Saturday, March 6 - 1,289 cases, 56 deaths (48 from a review of vital records)
Friday, March 5 - 1,486 cases, 10 deaths
Wednesday, March 3 - 1,536 cases, 5 deaths
Tuesday, March 2 - 1,067 cases, 24 deaths (12 from a review of vital records)
Monday, March 1 - 1,569 cases, 12 deaths
Saturday, Feb. 27 - 1,156 cases, 68 deaths (62 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Feb. 26 - 1,073 cases, 1 death
Thursday, Feb. 25 - 1,388 cases, 48 deaths (30 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Feb. 24 - 1,245 cases, 9 deaths
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 1,316 cases, 34 deaths (18 from a review of vital records)
Monday, Feb. 22 - 1,484 cases, 3 deaths over two days
Saturday, Feb. 20 - 635 cases, 63 deaths (57 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Feb. 19 -1,193 cases, 23 deaths
Thursday, Feb. 18 - 888 cases, 85 deaths (72 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Feb. 17 - 939 cases, 11 deaths
Tuesday, Feb. 16 - 775 cases, 19 deaths
Monday, Feb. 15 - 1,265 cases, 8 deaths over two days
Saturday, Feb. 13 - 852 cases, 88 deaths (84 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Feb. 12 - 1,193 cases, 10 deaths
Thursday, Feb. 11 - 1,284 cases, 75 (55 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Feb. 10 - 915 cases, 12 deaths
Tuesday, Feb. 9 - 563 cases, 60 deaths (31 from a review of vital records)
Monday, Feb. 8 - 1,769 cases, 11 deaths over two days
Saturday, Feb. 6 - 1,018 cases, 97 deaths (82 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Feb. 5 - 1,379 cases, 19 deaths
Thursday, Feb. 4 - 1,358 cases, 74 deaths (63 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Feb. 3 - 1,383 cases, 32 deaths
Tuesday, Feb. 2 - 1,203 cases, 63 deaths (36 from a review of vital records)
Monday, Feb. 1 - 2,066 cases, 8 deaths over two days as the state does not report data on Sundays
Saturday, Jan. 29 - 1,358 cases, 104 deaths (93 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Jan. 29 - 1,774 cases, 6 deaths
Thursday, Jan. 28 - 1,872 cases, 80 deaths (67 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Jan. 27 - 1,681 cases, 6 deaths
Tuesday, Jan. 26 - 1,476 cases, 79 deaths (44 from a review of vital records)
Monday, Jan. 25 - 3,011 cases, 35 deaths over two days as the state does not report data on Sundays
Saturday, Jan. 23 - 1,601 cases, 221 deaths (205 from a review of vital records)
Friday, Jan. 22 - 2,157 cases, 17 deaths
Thursday, Jan. 21 - 2,165 cases, 148 deaths (128 from a review of vital records)
Wednesday, Jan. 20 - 2,031 cases, 40 deaths
Tuesday, Jan. 19 - 1,738 cases, 41 deaths