The data suggests that the elderly population is at highest risk of death as a result of contracting COVID-19. | stock photo
The data suggests that the elderly population is at highest risk of death as a result of contracting COVID-19. | stock photo
Michigan state-reported data shows that almost 90% of the COVID-19 deaths during October were citizens who are 65 years of age or older, according to Michigan.gov.
As of November 5, the state reported that there were projected 652 coronavirus deaths from October 2 to November 5. Additionally, the report says that 568 of those deaths were people who were 65 and over. That number accounts for 87% of the total deaths from the coronavirus in October, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
People aged 85 and over made up 37% of the total coronavirus deaths in October. But the report also points out that seven people under the age of 45 died due to COVID-19 during the same time period.
Michigan also notified the public that there is a lag in the counting of the deaths caused by the virus.
The state website compiles all coronavirus deaths by age groups. The state's report shows that there were 654 new COVID deaths between October 2 and November 5.
A completely different state website suggests that there were 746 COVID-related deaths in October.
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