As of April 10, there were a total of 738,023 confirmed cases with 16,500 deaths. There were 6,892 new confirmed cases and 74 new deaths since Friday. Of the 74 deaths, 57 were identified through vital record search. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office issued the following statement Wednesday April 7, 2021 about the rising case numbers: âWe continue to work closely with our stateâs leading health experts to monitor trends in COVID-19 spread throughout the state. Unlike other states like Texas and Florida that have abandoned public health protocols altogether, Michigan continues to have smart health policies in place, such as a mask mandate and capacity limits on large gatherings. We are still very much in this pandemic, but weâve learned a tremendous amount about how to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Thatâs why every Michigander has a personal responsibility to do their part by wearing a mask, washing hands, and maintaining social distancing to help us slow the spread of this virus.Â