Michigan coronavirus cases up to 578,091; The death toll is now 15,273

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 578,091 on Thursday, including 15,273 deaths, state officials report.

Thursday’s update features 888 new cases and 85 additional deaths, including 72 from a Vital Records review. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 577,203 cases and 15,188 deaths.

New COVID-19 cases have been flattened and the number of deaths is starting to slow. Testing was stable with an average of more than 40,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with a positive score of 7 days below 4.0% as of Thursday. Hospital admissions have continued to decline in recent weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 901 Wednesday – nearly the lowest since October. The seven-day death average was Wednesday 28. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting ‘active cases’, which stood at 43,900 on Wednesday – almost the lowest since October.

According to Johns Hopkins University more than 27.8 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 490,875 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide more than 110 million people are infected and more than 2.4 million have diedMore than 61 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.

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
February 1 – 2,066 new cases (number of cases for two days)
February 2 – 1,203 new cases
February 3 – 1,383 new cases
February 4 – 1,358 new cases
February 5 – 1,379 new cases
February 6 – 1,018 new cases
February 8 – 1,769 new cases (number of cases for two days)
February 9 – 563 new cases
February 10 – 915 new cases
February 11 – 1,284 new cases
February 12 – 1,193 new cases
February 13 – 852 new cases
February 15 – 1,265 new cases (number of cases for two days)
February 16 – 775 new cases
February 17 – 939 new cases
February 18 – 888 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).
By droplets of breath 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 occurrence 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

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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