Coronavirus cases in Michigan to 450,776; The death toll now stands at 11,208

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 450,776 on Thursday, including 11,208 deaths, state officials report.

Thursday’s update features 4,024 new cases and 190 additional deaths, including 125 from a Vital Records review. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 446,752 confirmed cases and 11,018 deaths.

New COVID-19 cases are slowing, but Michigan deaths continue to rise. Testing has remained stable, with more than 45,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the positive rate declining to nearly 11% over the past week. Hospital admissions have slowed but remain relatively high, including rises in intensive care and the use of respiratory equipment.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 4,507 Wednesday, the lowest in four weeks. The seven-day death average was 110, the highest since April. The state’s death rate is 2.5%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were listed at 199,000 on Wednesday. More than 236,000 have been restored in Michigan.

More than 6.2 million people have been recovered in the US, with more than 17 million cases reported across the country, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 308,000 have died in the US.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 74.4 million people are infected worldwide and more than 1.6 million have died. The actual numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited testing, different ways nations count the dead, and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

November 14 – 7,072 new cases
November 16 – 12,763 new cases (number of cases for two days)
November 17 – 7,458 new cases
November 18 – 5,772 new cases
November 19 – 7,592 new cases
November 20 – 9,779 new cases
November 21 – 7,528 new cases
November 23 – 11,511 new cases (number of cases for two days)
November 24 – 6,290 new cases
November 25 – 4,273 new cases
November 27 – 17,162 new cases (number of cases for two days)
November 28 – 8,080 new cases
November 30 – 10,428 new cases (number of cases for two days)
December 1 – 5,793 new cases
December 2 – 6,955 new cases
December 3 – 7,146 new cases
December 4 – 8,689 new cases
December 5 – 6,004 new cases
December 7 – 9,350 new cases (number of cases for two days)
December 8 – 5,909 new cases
December 9 – 4,905 new cases
December 10 – 5,937 new cases
December 11 – 5,157 new cases
December 12 – 4,486 new cases
December 14 – 7,205 new cases (number of cases for two days)
December 15 – 4,730 new cases
December 16 – 4,037 new cases
December 17 – 4,024 new cases

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For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that resolve within two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and those with pre-existing health conditions, it can cause more serious illness, including pneumonia and death.

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Here’s a timeline of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

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Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (check here if you don’t see the table):

Spread from person to person

The virus is believed to spread mainly from person to person.

Between people who are in close contact with each other (within about 1.8 meters).
Via breath drops produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These drops can get into the mouths or noses of nearby people or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can someone spread the virus without being sick?

People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Some spread may be possible before people show symptoms; There have been reports of this with this new coronavirus, but this is not considered the main way the virus is spreading.

Spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It is possible that a person could get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object containing the virus and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes, but this is not considered the main way the virus spreads .

How easily the virus spreads

How easily a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), such as measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread continues, spreads continuously without stopping.

Prevention and treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid exposure to this virus. As a reminder, CDC always recommends daily preventative measures to help prevent the spread of respiratory disease, including:

Avoid close contact with sick people.
Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
Stay at home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue paper and dispose of the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a normal household cleaning spray or cloth.
Wear a mask or face cover in public.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom. before dinner; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

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People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

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