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ALPENA — After two days of new coronavirus infections in the single digits, Northeast Michigan health officials reported 19 newly infected Alpena-area residents today.

Newly infected were 11 Alpena County residents, one Presque Isle County resident, four Montmorency County residents, and three Alcona County residents, public health officials said.

That means that, as of today, 1,401 Northeast Michiganders were actively infected, meaning they’d been confirmed infected with COVID-19 but have not recovered or died, and could infect others.

As of today, 20 COVID-19 patients, two of whom were in intensive care, were hospitalized at MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena, according to state data. The Alpena hospital was 37% full.

As of today, 118 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection across the state-designated, 18-county health care region that includes Alpena, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties, according to state data.

The interactive graphic below shows active infections in Northeast Michigan over time. Story continues below graphic.

Since the pandemic hit Michigan in mid-March, 1,795 Northeast Michiganders have been infected, according to local public health agencies. Of those, 355 have recovered and 39 have died.

The last death was reported Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Michigan lawmakers voted today to prohibit water shutoffs across the state through March, reinstating a pandemic-related moratorium that was upended by a court ruling.

The bill, which received final approval 96-9 in the Republican-led House, will be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The interactive chart below shows cumulative infections, recoveries and deaths in Northeast Michigan over time. Story continues below graphic.

The Democrat had barred water shutoffs in an order last spring. But the state Supreme Court in October declared unconstitutional a law that was the basis for the governor’s sweeping orders to curb the virus and provide relief such as a freeze on shutoffs.

“Water is a human right and, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is essential to hydration, hygiene and public health,” said the bill sponsor, Democratic Sen. Stephanie Chang of Detroit. “It is my hope that this bill, combined with recent efforts by the city of Detroit, will give residents some peace of mind as we head into the new year and one less thing to worry about during this difficult time.”

Flip through the interactive timeline below to see how the coronavirus spread through Northeast Michigan. Story continues below the timeline.

Detroit last week announced an extension of shutoff protections through 2022.

The House remained in session tonight as negotiations continued with the Whitmer administration over a proposed $100 million relief plan to help small businesses and jobless workers. The GOP-controlled Senate adjourned until Friday.