Michigan coronavirus cases up to 497,127; The death toll now at 12,598

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 497,127 since Saturday, including 12,598 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 8,983 new cases and 265 additional deaths over a three-day period. The state of Michigan has not provided an update on cases and deaths due to the holiday since Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Over the three days – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – an average of 2,994 new COVID cases were recorded each day. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 488,144 cases and 12,333 deaths.

The state reported a total of 363,611 cases of recovery from the virus on Dec. 30.

New COVID-19 cases have slowed, but deaths remain high in Michigan. Testing has slowed during the holidays, with more than 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, and the positive rate has increased to about 9% in recent days. Hospital admissions have decreased slowly, but remain relatively high, even in intensive care and on artificial respiration.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 2,837 on Saturday. The seven-day death average was 82 on Saturday. The state’s death rate is 2.5%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which stood at 121,000 on Saturday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.2 million cases were reported nationwide on Jan. 2. More than 348,000 have reportedly died of the virus in the US.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 84 million people worldwide have been infected and more than 1.8 million died on Saturday. 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 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
December 21 – 4,551 new cases (number of cases for two days)
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
December 31 – 2,994 new cases
January 1 – 2,994 new cases
January 2 – 2,995 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 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 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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