Cases for coronavirus in Michigan up to 519,082; The death toll is now 13,354

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

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

The deaths announced Saturday include 207 deaths identified during a major record review.

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

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New cases of COVID-19 are flat, but deaths remain high in Michigan. Tests are consistent with more than 37,000 diagnostic tests per day, with a positive rate average of 7 days approximately 9.5%. Hospitalizations are still declining, but remain relatively high, including critical care and ventilator use.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily business was 3,088 on Thursday, slightly higher than the previous week. The death toll of 7 days was 95. The death rate of the state is 2.6%. The state also reports “active affairs” listed at 137,300 on Thursday.

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

Worldwide, it has been confirmed that more than 89 million people have been infected and more than 1.9 million have died. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 49 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
January 6 – 4 326 new cases
January 7 – 4 015 new cases
January 8 – 3,625 new cases
January 9 – 2,706 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:

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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 with the virus and then touching his own mouth, nose or possibly his eyes, but this is not considered to be the most important way in which 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 an ordinary 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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