Michigan coronavirus cases up to 593,279; Death toll now at 15,600

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Michigan rose to 593,279 on Thursday, including 15,600 deaths, state officials reported.

Thursday’s update includes a total of 1,526 new cases and 37 additional deaths, including 29 identified during a review of vital records. On Wednesday, the state reported 591,753 confirmed cases, including 15,563 deaths.

Tests slowed in the past week, dropping to around 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day on average, with the 7-day positivity rate below 4.0% on Wednesday. Hospitalizations have stagnated in the past two weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,113 on Wednesday – a slight increase from the previous week. The average 7-day mortality rate was 21 on Wednesday. The state’s mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed at 34,900 on Wednesday – the lowest since October. More than 541,000 have recovered in Michigan.

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Michigan reported more than 2.3 million doses of COVID-19 administered, starting on Wednesday.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.7 million cases have been reported in the USA., Over 518,400 deaths reported from the virus.

Worldwide, more than 115 million people were confirmed infected and more than 2.5 million died. More than 65 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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• 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

• March 1 – 1,569 new cases (case count for two days)

• March 2 – 1,067 new cases

• March 3 – 1,536 new cases

• March 4 – 1,526 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 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 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), such as 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 the 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 it 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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Read more about the coronavirus here.

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