Michigan coronavirus cases up to 585,352; The death toll now at 15,453

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 585,352 on Thursday, including 15,453 dead, state officials report.

Thursday’s update includes a total of 1,388 new cases and 48 additional deaths, including 30 from a Vital Records review. On Wednesday, the state reported 583,964 confirmed cases, including 15,405 deaths.

New COVID-19 cases have been flattened and deaths have slowed. Testing has slowed over the past week, to an average of 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with a 7-day positive rate below 4.0% as of Tuesday. Hospital admissions have continued to decline in recent weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 966 Wednesday, which is slightly higher than last week. The seven-day death average was Wednesday 29. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state is also reporting “active cases,” which were recorded at 39,500 on Wednesday – nearly the lowest since October. More than 529,000 have been restored in Michigan.

Michigan reported more than 1.9 million doses of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

According to Johns Hopkins University more than 28.3 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 506,000 dead reported by the virus.

Worldwide more than 112 million people are infected and more than 2.5 million have diedMore than 62 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 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
February 19 – 1,193 new cases
February 20 – 635 new cases
February 22 – 1,484 new cases (number of cases for two days)
February 23 – 1,316 new cases
February 24 – 1,245 new cases
February 25 – 1,388 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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