Michigan coronavirus cases up to 477,269; The death toll is now 12,029

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 477,269 as of Saturday, including 12,029 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 7,341 new cases and an additional 254 deaths. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 469,928 confirmed cases and 11,775 deaths.

Due to the Christmas Day holidays, this is the first update of coronavirus cases and deaths in Michigan since Wednesday, December 23rd.

Over the three days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the average of new confirmed cases is 2,447 per day, depending on the state.

The deaths announced Saturday include 188 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.

In addition, the state reported today a total of 318,389 recoveries.

According to Johns Hopkins University, 18.7 million cases have been reported nationwide. More than 330,000 have died in the United States

Worldwide, more than 79.9 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 1.7 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The actual figures are certainly much higher, due to limited evidence, different ways in which nations count the dead, and the deliberate misinformation of some governments.

• November 14: 7,072 new cases
• November 16 – 12,763 new cases (case count for two days)
• November 17 – 7,458 new cases
• November 18: 5,772 new cases
• November 19: 7,592 new cases
• November 20: 9,779 new cases
• November 21: 7,528 new cases
• November 23: 11,511 new cases (case count for two days)
• November 24: 6,290 new cases
• November 25: 4,273 new cases
• November 27 – 17,162 new cases (case count for two days)
• November 28: 8,080 new cases
• November 30: 10,428 new cases (case count for two days)
• December 1: 5,793 new cases
• December 2 – 6,955 new cases
• December 3 – 7,146 new cases
• December 4: 8,689 new cases
• 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 – 4,551 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 in a three-day period due to the Christmas holidays

• Follow-up of cases and deaths from Michigan COVID-19 nursing homes
• Tracking data from COVID-19 Hospital in Michigan

For most people, coronavirus causes mild to moderate symptoms that clear up 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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The following is a chronology of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan:

• Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

Here are COVID-19 Michigan cases broken down by sex (see them here if you don’t see the table):

Person-to-person dissemination

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.

• Between people who are in close contact with each other (about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory drops produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These drops can land in the mouth or nose of nearby people or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can anyone spread the virus without being sick?

• People are believed to be more contagious when they are more symptomatic (the sickest).
• Some spread may be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this with this new coronavirus, but this is not believed to be the main means of spreading the virus.

It spreads by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It may be possible for a person to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus and then touch their own mouth, nose, or possibly eyes, but this is not believed to be the main form of the virus spreads.

How easily the virus spreads

The ease with which a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (they spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continuously non-stop.

Prevention and treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent disease is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends daily preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including:

• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneezing with a cloth and then throw it in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched with a regular household cleaner or spray.
• Wear a mask or face liner when in public.

Wash your hands often 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.

Do you have any questions about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge here.

Read more about coronavirus here.

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