Cases in Michigan coronavirus up to 586,425; The death toll now at 15,454

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose from Friday to 586,425, including 15,454 deaths, state officials said.

Friday’s update contains a total of 1,073 new cases and one more death. The state reported 585,352 confirmed cases on Thursday, including 15,453 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 have continued to decline over the past few weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily business was 1,037 on Thursday – which is slightly higher than last week. The 7-day mortality rate was 33 on Thursday. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports ‘active business’ which was listed at 40,800 on Thursday – almost the lowest since October. More than 529,000 recovered in Michigan.

Michigan has more than reported 2 million doses of COVID-19 administered, from Thursday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.4 million cases reported in US., with more than 508,000 deaths of the virus reported.

Worldwide, more than It has been confirmed that 113 million people are infected and more than 2.5 million dead. More than 63 million recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. 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.

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 30 – 1 358 new cases
February 1 – 2,066 new cases (two-day case count)
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)
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 (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

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 produced 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 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.

MORE: Beaumont Health launches coronavirus hotline for symptomatic patients

People who think they have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

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