Michigan coronavirus cases up to 548,069; The death toll is now 14,291

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 548,069 as of Saturday, including 14,291 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 1,601 new cases and 221 additional deaths. On Friday, the state reported a total of 546,468 cases and 14,070 deaths.

Deaths announced Saturday include 205 identified during a Vital Records review.

The state of Michigan reported a total of 463,106 recoveries of COVID-19 on Saturday.

New cases of COVID-19 have flattened and deaths are beginning to decline. Tests have been consistent with more than 40,000 diagnostic tests reported daily, with an average of 7 days of positive rate below 7%. Hospitalizations have continued to decline in recent weeks.

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,901 on Thursday, the lowest since October. The seven-day average death toll was 65 on Thursday. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were recorded Thursday at 87,900, almost the lowest since November.

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 24.8 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 414,600 dead informed of the virus.

Worldwide, more than 98.3 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.1 million have died. 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.

• 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 (case count for two days)

• December 29: 3,414 new cases

• December 30: 4,222 new cases

• January 2 – 8,983 new cases (case count for three days)

• January 4 – 4,992 new cases (case count 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

• January 11 – 4,536 new cases (case count for two days)

• January 12: 1,994 new cases

• January 13: 2,694 new cases

• January 14: 2,698 new cases

• January 15: 2,598 new cases

• January 16: 1,932 new cases

• January 18: 2,843 new cases (case count for two days)

• January 19: 1,738 new cases

• January 20: 2,031 new cases

• January 21: 2,165 new cases

• January 22: 2,157 new cases

• January 23: 1,601 new cases

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:

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 believed 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

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 cleaner.

• 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.

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