Michigan coronavirus cases up to 587,581; Death toll now at 15,522

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan increased to 587,581 on Saturday, including 15,522 deaths, state officials reported.

Saturday’s update includes a total of 1,156 new cases and 68 additional deaths. These additional deaths include 62 identified during a review of vital records, meaning they did not occur on Friday or Saturday.

On Friday, the state recorded 586,425 confirmed cases, including 15,454 deaths.

Michigan reported a total of 541,258 recoveries on Saturday.

New cases of COVID-19 have stabilized and deaths have decreased. Tests slowed in the past week, dropping to around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positive rate below 4.0% on Tuesday. Hospitalizations have continued to decline in recent weeks.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,037 on Thursday – slightly above last week. The average 7-day mortality rate was 33 on Thursday. The state’s mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed at 40,800 on Thursday – close to the lowest level since October.

Michigan reported more than 2 million doses of COVID-19 administered, starting on Thursday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.5 million cases have been reported in the USA., Over 510,000 deaths reported from the virus.

Worldwide, more than 113.5 million people were confirmed infected and more than 2.5 million died. More than 63 million 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.

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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 30th – 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
February 8 – 1,769 new cases (case count 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 (case count 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 (case count for two days)
February 23 – 1,316 new cases
February 24 – 1,245 new cases
February 25 – 1,388 new cases
February 26 – 1,073 new cases
February 27 – 1,156 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:

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

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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 catch 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 if spreads.

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

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:

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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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