Michigan coronavirus cases up to 567,648; Death toll now at 14,894

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan increased to 567,648 on Saturday, including 14,894 deaths, state officials reported.

Saturday’s update includes 1,018 new cases and 97 additional deaths. The deaths announced on Saturday include 82 deaths identified during a review of vital records.

On Friday, the state of Michigan reported a total of 566,630 cases and 14,797 deaths.

In addition, the state reported a total of 498,495 recoveries of COVID-19 on Saturday.

New cases of COVID-19 have stabilized and deaths are starting to decline. The tests have remained stable, with more than 40,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positivity rate dropping to 4.6% on Thursday. Hospitalizations have continued to decline in recent weeks.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,306 on Thursday – the lowest since October. The average 7-day mortality rate was 46 on Thursday. The state’s mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed at 68,700 on Thursday – close to the lowest level since November.

New today: Michigan may vaccinate 80,000 a day, but supply is limited

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 26.8 million cases have been reported in the USA., Over 459,000 deaths reported from the virus.

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Worldwide, more than 105 million people were confirmed infected and more than 2.3 million died. The true numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited testing, the different ways in which nations count the dead and the deliberate underreporting of some governments.

• January 2 – 8,983 new cases (case count for three days)

• January 4 – 4,992 new cases (case count 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 (case count 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 (case count 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 (case count 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 (case count 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

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that go away in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more serious illnesses, including pneumonia and death.

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Here is a schedule of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan:

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Here are Michigan’s COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (see here if you don’t see the table):

Propagation from person to person

The virus is believed to spread mainly from person to person.

• Between people who are in close contact with each other (about 6 feet).

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can fall into the mouth or nose of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can anyone spread the virus without getting sick?

• People are considered more contagious when they are more symptomatic (the sickest).

• Some spread may be possible before people experience symptoms; there have been reports that this has occurred with this new coronavirus, but it is not believed to be the main form of spread of the virus.

Spread by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It may be possible for a person to contract COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that contains the virus and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes, but this is not believed to be the main route of transmission of the virus. .

How easily the virus spreads

The ease with which a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continuously without stopping.

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Prevention and Treatment

The best way to prevent disease is to avoid exposure to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends daily preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid close contact with sick people.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Stay home when you’re sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or cloth.

• Wear a face mask or cover when in public.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

MORE: Beaumont Health launches coronavirus hotline for patients with symptoms

People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their doctor immediately.

Question about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge here.

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