Michigan coronavirus cases up to 559,241; The death toll now at 14,601

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 559,241 on Saturday, including 14,601 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 1,358 new cases and 104 additional deaths, including 93 deaths identified during a review of records – meaning they didn’t occur between Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the state reported a total of 557,883 cases and 14,497 deaths.

On Saturday, the state reported a total of 481,801 recovery actions from the virus.

Michigan officials are no longer providing updates on the coronavirus statewide on Sunday; the next update is expected Monday afternoon.

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 an average 7-day positive rate of about 6%. Hospital admissions have continued to decline in recent weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,596 Saturday – the lowest since October. The seven-day death average was 66 on Saturday. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which stood at 62,800 on Saturday – the lowest since November.

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According to Johns Hopkins University more than 25.9 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 437,700 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide more than 102.3 million people are infected and more than 2.2 million have died. More than 55 million have been 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 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
January 25 – 3,011 new cases (number of cases for two days)
January 26 – 1,476 new cases
January 27 – 1,681 new cases
January 28 – 1,872 new cases
January 29 – 1,774 new cases
January 30 – 1,358 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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