Cases for coronavirus in Michigan up to 590,217; The death toll now stands at 15,558

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 590,217 from Tuesday, including 15,558 deaths, state officials said.

Tuesday’s update contains a total of 1,067 new cases and 24 additional deaths, including 12 from a Vital Records review. On Monday, the state reported 589,150 confirmed cases, including 15,534 deaths.

New cases of COVID-19 are flat and deaths are reduced. The test has slowed down over the past week to about 35,000 diagnostic tests reported on average per day, with the positive rate of 7 days lower than 4.0% as of Tuesday. Hospitalizations decreased several weeks and were flat last week.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily business was 1,107 on Monday – which is slightly higher than last week. The 7-day mortality rate was Monday 22. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports ‘active business’ which was listed at 32,400 on Monday – the lowest since October. More than 541,000 recovered in Michigan.

Michigan has more than reported 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 administered, from Monday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.6 million cases reported in US., with more than 514,600 deaths of the virus reported.

Worldwide, more than It has been confirmed that 114.5 million people are infected and more than 2.5 million dead. More than 64 million recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited tests, countries count in various ways the dead and deliberate underreporting by some governments.

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 – 1 779 new cases (two-day case count)
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 (two-day case count)
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 (two-day case count)
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

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:

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; there are reports of this with this new coronavirus, but it is not considered the main way 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

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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