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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers.

In southwest Michigan, Berrien County reported 1,369 cases and 69 related deaths as of Monday. Cass County reported 362 cases and 15 deaths, while Van Buren County reported 514 cases and 13 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

At area nursing homes, the Chalet of Niles reported a cumulative 17 cases and two deaths among residents and 17 cases and zero deaths among staff. Also in Niles, West Woods of Niles has reported a cumulative 80 cases and 20 deaths among residents and 40 cases and zero deaths among staff.

In Cass County, the Cass County Medical Care Facility, located in Cassopolis, has reported a cumulative 35 cases and 10 deaths among residents and 25 cases and zero deaths among staff. The Timbers of Cass County, located in Dowagiac, has reported zero deaths and zero cases among residents and two cases among staff.

In total, Michigan has seen 97,660 COVID-19 cases.