Michigan coronavirus cases up to 519,082; Death toll now at 13,354

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan increased to 519,082 on Saturday, including 13,354 deaths, state officials reported.

Saturday’s update includes 2,706 new cases and 222 additional deaths. On Friday, the state reported a total of 516,376 cases, including 13,132 deaths.

The deaths announced on Saturday include 207 deaths identified during a review of vital records.

The state reported a total of 415,079 recoveries on Saturday.

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New cases of COVID-19 have stabilized, but deaths remain high in Michigan. The tests have remained stable with more than 37,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the average rate of positivity in 7 days around 9.5%. Hospitalizations continue to decline, but remain relatively high, including intensive care and ventilator use.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 3,088 on Thursday, slightly higher than the week before. The average 7-day mortality rate was 95. The state’s death rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed at 137,300 on Thursday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 21.9 million cases have been reported in the United States, with more than 369,000 deaths reported by the virus.

Worldwide, more than 89 million people have been confirmed as infected and more than 1.9 million have died. More than 49 million have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The real 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.

December 5 – 6,004 new cases
December 7 – 9,350 new cases (case count 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 (case count 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 (case count for two days)
December 22 – 3,082 new cases
December 23 – 3,443 new cases
December 26 – 7,341 new cases (case count for three days)
December 28 – 3,239 new cases (case count for two days)
December 29 – 3,414 new cases
December 30 – 4,222 new cases
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

Tracking cases and deaths in Michigan COVID-19 nursing homes
Tracking COVID-19 hospital data in Michigan

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.

Prevention and Treatment

Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). 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.

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

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