Cases for coronavirus in Michigan up to 504,410; The death toll now stands at 12,867

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 504,410 from Tuesday, including 12,867 deaths, state officials said.

Tuesday’s update includes 2,291 new cases and 189 additional deaths, including 117 from a Vital Records review. On Monday, the state reported a total of 502,119 cases and 12,678 deaths.

New cases of COVID-19 are delayed, but deaths in Michigan remain high. Tests decreased during the holidays, with more than 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the positive rate increasing to around 9% over the past few days. Hospitalizations have declined slowly but remain relatively high, including critical care and ventilator use.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily falls was 3,087 on Monday, slightly higher than the previous week. The death rate of 7 days was 77. The death rate of the state is 2.5%. The state also reports ‘active cases’ listed at 126,000 on Monday. More than 363,000 recovered in Michigan.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.8 million cases have been reported in the US, with more than 353,900 deaths due to the virus.

Worldwide, more than 85 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 1.85 million have died. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 48 million have recovered. The true numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited tests, countries pick up the dead in various ways and deliberate underreporting by 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 – 4551 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 (two-day case count)
• December 29 – 3,414 new cases
• December 30 – 4 222 new cases
• January 2 – 8,983 new cases (three-day case count)
• January 4 – 4,992 new cases (number of cases for two days)
• January 5 – 2,291 new cases

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For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with pre-existing health problems, it can cause serious illnesses, including pneumonia and death.

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

• Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (see here if you do not see the table):

Person-to-person distribution

It is suspected that the virus is mainly spread from person to person.

• Between people who are in close contact with each other (within about 6 feet).
• By respiratory droplets that arise when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These drops can be inhaled into the mouth or nose of people near or possibly into the lungs.

Can anyone spread the virus without getting sick?

• People are thought to be most contagious when they are symptomatic (the sickest).
• Some spread may be possible before people show symptoms; it has been reported that this has occurred with this new coronavirus, but it is not considered to be the main way in which the virus spreads.

Spread of contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It may be possible for someone to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object containing the virus and then touching his own mouth, nose or possibly his eyes, but this is not considered the most important way the virus is not. spread.

How easily the virus spreads

How easily 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 and spreads continuously without stopping.

Prevention and treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent disease is not to be exposed to this virus. As a reminder, however, CDC always recommends daily preventative actions to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a regular household cleaning spray or cloth.
• Wear a mask or face mask when in public.

Wash your hands regularly 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 have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

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