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Number of coronavirus cases in Michigan surpasses 53K, 43 more deaths reported

Posted at 3:06 PM, May 20, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-20 15:06:52-04

(WXYZ) — There are now 5,060 deaths from coronavirus in Michigan and 53,009 cases, according to the latest numbers released by the State of Michigan on Wednesday.

That's up 659 cases and 43 deaths from Tuesday.

Overall, 28,234 people have recovered from the virus. Those numbers are updated every Saturday and include people who are 30 days out from the onset of symptoms of COVID-19.

According to the state, the overall fatality rate is 10%.

View the breakdown of cases by age below:

AgePercentage of Overall Cases by AgePercentage of Deceased Cases by Age
0 to 193%<1%
20 to 2911%<1%
30 to 3914%1%
40 to 4916%3%
50 to 5918%8%
60 to 6916%18%
70 to 7911%27%
80+11%42%
Unknown<1%<1%