Michigan coronavirus cases up to 504,410; Death toll now at 12,867

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 504,410 since Tuesday, including 12,867 deaths, state officials report.

Tuesday’s update includes 2,291 new cases and 189 additional deaths, including 117 from a Vital Records review. On Monday, the state reported a total of 502,119 cases and 12,678 deaths.

New COVID-19 cases are slowing, but death rates remain high in Michigan. Testing has slowed during the holidays, with more than 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the positive rate increasing 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 3,087 Monday, slightly higher than the week before. The seven-day death average was 77. The state’s death rate is 2.5%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were listed at 126,000 Monday. More than 363,000 have been restored in Michigan.

More than 20.8 million cases have been reported in the US, with more than 353,900 deaths from the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Worldwide, more than 85 million people have been infected and more than 1.85 million have died. More than 48 million people have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. 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 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
• 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

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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 that are 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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