Michigan coronavirus cases to 458,852; Death toll now at 11,461

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 458,852 on Saturday, including 11,461 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 3,896 new cases and 187 additional deaths. The state reported that 155 of those deaths were identified during a review of vital records. On Friday, the state reported a total of 454,956 confirmed cases and 11,274 deaths.

Michigan’s seven-day average for new COVID cases dropped to 4,095 as of Friday, December 18. The state had a total of approximately 207,800 active cases of COVID-19 as of Friday.

Hospital admissions began to decline in December. As of Thursday night, there were 3,376 patients with COVID in Michigan hospitals.

According to Johns Hopkins University, 17.4 million cases have been reported nationwide. More than 313,000 have died in the US.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 75.8 million people have been 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
• December 18 – 4,180 new cases
• December 19 – 3,896 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:

• Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

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 that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets could end up in the mouth 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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