Michigan coronavirus cases up to 585,352; The death toll is now 15,453

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 585,352 as of Thursday, including 15,453 deaths, state officials report.

Thursday’s update includes a total of 1,388 new cases and 48 additional deaths, including 30 from a Vital Records review. On Wednesday, the state reported 583,964 confirmed cases, including 15,405 deaths.

New cases of COVID-19 have flattened and deaths have decreased. Tests have slowed over the past week and dropped to about 35,000 daily diagnostic tests, on average, with a positive 7-day rate below 4.0% as of Tuesday. Hospitalizations have continued to decline in recent weeks.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 966 on Wednesday, up slightly from last week. The seven-day average death toll was 29 on Wednesday. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed on Wednesday at 39,500, almost the lowest it has been since October. More than 529,000 have recovered in Michigan.

Michigan has reported more than 1.9 million doses of COVID-19 administered as of Wednesday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.3 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 506,000 dead reported by the virus.

All over the world, more than It has been confirmed that 112 million people have been infected and more than 2.5 million have died. More than 62 million have been recovered, 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.

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January 23: 1,601 new cases
January 25 – 3,011 new cases (case count for two days)
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 (case count for two days)
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 – 1,769 new cases (case count for two days)
February 9 – 563 new cases
From February 10 to 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 (case count for two days)
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 (case count for two days)
February 23: 1,316 new cases
February 24: 1,245 new cases
February 25: 1,388 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):

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Person-to-person dissemination

The virus is thought to spread primarily 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:

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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.

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