With 166 new COVID-19 deaths in Michigan reported Tuesday, April 14, this is the second-deadliest day from the virus since the pandemic began.

Michigan now has 1,768 deaths from the virus.

The only day on which more deaths were reported was Friday, April 10, when there were 205. Every other day has had 118 deaths or fewer.

Michigan health officials also announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the virus on Tuesday, which is the largest increase in cases since Wednesday, April 8. There are now 27,001 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan.

Testing numbers have declined in recent days, from more than 6,400 tests on April 4 to just more than 3,100 tests done on Sunday, April 12 – the most recent day test totals are available for.

But more testing is on the horizon, as the state is opening 13 new testing sites and increasing testing capacity by 40 percent, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday.

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Michigan is releasing recovery data once per week. So far, 433 people have recovered from the virus in the state – meaning they tested positive for COVID-19 at some point, they’re still alive and it’s been at least 30 days since symptoms began.

Of the state’s 83 counties, 75 have at least one confirmed case. There are 51 counties with at least one COVID-19 death, with Barry County seeing its first death in the past day.

Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties remain the three hardest-hit areas in Michigan with 78.4 percent of the total confirmed cases and 83.5 percent of the state’s deaths from the virus. The trio of Southeast Michigan counties are home to 39 percent of the state’s residents.

In Detroit alone, there are 7,004 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 427 deaths. The disproportionate number of cases in the metro Detroit area is a result of multiple factors, including the large population, more aggressive testing in those counties and community spread of coronavirus, according to experts.

The virus is disproportionately affecting African Americans. About 33 percent of cases and 39 percent of deaths in Michigan are for African Americans, while they make up 14 percent of the state’s population.

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Here's a look at the Michigan counties with the most confirmed cases:

1. Wayne County: 12,209 cases (820 deaths)

2. Oakland County: 5,364 cases (364 deaths)

3. Macomb County: 3,620 cases (293 deaths)

4. Genesee County: 1,030 cases (86 deaths)

5. Washtenaw County: 772 cases (21 deaths)

6. Kent County: 325 cases (14 deaths)

7. Saginaw County: 302 cases (17 deaths)

8. Ingham County: 263 cases (4 deaths)

9. Livingston County: 238 cases (6 deaths)

10. St. Clair County: 211 cases (7 deaths)

For more statewide data, visit MLive’s coronavirus data page, here.

PREVENTION TIPS

In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus.

Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible.

Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and when you go into places like stores.

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