(WXYZ) — Concerning data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows more of what health officials have been warning against.
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The delta variant is surging through Michigan's unvaccinated population, putting communities at risk.
A little more than a week ago, Michigan had around 340 cases of the delta variant. That number is now up to about 740.
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On top of that, officials say 99% of the COVID-19 test samples available for sequencing are the delta variant.
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Half of Michigan's counties are in the red zone, meaning high transmission, and the 20-29 age group is fueling the surge.
On Wednesday, the state reported nearly 2,690 new cases of COVID-19, an average of 1,345 per day.
"We are now over 100 cases per million people, which is 600% more than when we were at our June 26 low," Sarah Lyon-Callo, a state epidemiologist, said.
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