Michigan coronavirus cases to 548,069; The death toll is now 14,291

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 548,069 on Saturday, including 14,291 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 1,601 new cases and 221 additional deaths. On Friday, the state reported a total of 546,468 cases and 14,070 deaths.

Deaths announced Saturday include 205 identified during a Vital Records review.

The state of Michigan reported a total of 463,106 COVID-19 recoveries on Saturday.

New COVID-19 cases have plateaued and deaths are starting to slow. Testing was stable with an average of more than 40,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with a 7-day positive average of less than 7%. Hospital admissions have continued to decline in recent weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,901 Thursday, the lowest since October. The seven-day death average was 65 Thursday. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were recorded at 87,900 Thursday – nearly the lowest since November.

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According to Johns Hopkins University more than 24.8 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 414,600 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide, more than 98.3 million people are infected and more than 2.1 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.

• December 22 – 3,082 new cases

• December 23 – 3,443 new cases

• December 26 – 7,341 new cases (number of cases for three days)

• December 28 – 3,239 new cases (number of cases for two days)

• December 29 – 3,414 new cases

• December 30 – 4,222 new cases

• January 2 – 8,983 new cases (number of cases for three days)

• January 4 – 4,992 new cases (number of cases for two days)

• January 5 – 2,291 new cases

• January 6 – 4,326 new cases

• January 7 – 4,015 new cases

• January 8 – 3,625 new cases

• January 9 – 2,706 new cases

• January 11 – 4,536 new cases (number of cases for two days)

• January 12 – 1,994 new cases

• January 13 – 2,694 new cases

• January 14 – 2,698 new cases

• January 15 – 2,598 new cases

• January 16 – 1,932 new cases

• January 18 – 2,843 new cases (number of cases for two days)

• January 19 – 1,738 new cases

• January 20 – 2,031 new cases

• January 21 – 2,165 new cases

• January 22 – 2,157 new cases

• January 23 – 1,601 new cases

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:

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 mainly spread 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 differ. 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

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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