Michigan coronavirus cases up to 590,217; The death toll is now 15,558

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 590,217 as of Tuesday, including 15,558 deaths, state officials report.

Tuesday’s update includes 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 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 declined for several weeks and have been flat over the past week.

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Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,107 on Monday, slightly more than last week. The average of seven days of death was 22 Mondays. The state mortality rate is 2.6%. The state also reports “active cases,” which ranked 32,400 on Monday, the lowest it has been since October. More than 541,000 have recovered in Michigan.

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

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 28.6 million cases have been reported in the US., with more than 514,600 dead reported by the virus.

All over the world, more than 114.5 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.5 million have died. More than 64 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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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
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, 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 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:

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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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