Michigan coronavirus cases up to 469,928; The death toll is now 11,775

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 469,928 since Wednesday, including 11,775 deaths, state officials report.

Wednesday’s update includes 3,443 new cases and 70 additional deaths. On Tuesday, the state reported a total of 466,485 confirmed cases and 11,705 deaths.

The state will not provide updated COVID-19 numbers on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, according to its website. The next update will come on Saturday (December 26th).

The 7-day average in Michigan for new cases of COVID has dropped to 3,396 since Tuesday. The state had a total of about 170,700 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday.

Hospitalizations began to decline in December. As of Monday night, there were 3,155 COVID patients at Michigan hospitals, of whom 668 were in critical care.

• November 14 – 7,072 new cases
• November 16 – 12,763 new cases (number of cases 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 (number of cases for two days)
• November 24 – 6,290 new cases
• November 25 – 4,273 new cases
• November 27 – 17,162 new cases (number of cases for two days)
• November 28 – 8,080 new cases
• November 30 – 10,428 new cases (number of cases 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 (number of cases 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 (number of cases 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 (number of cases for two days)
• December 22 – 3,082 new cases
• December 23 – 3,443 new cases

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

For most people, coronavirus causes mild to moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially the elderly and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illnesses, including pneumonia and death.

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Here is a chronology of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan:

• Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

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

Spread from person to person

It is believed that the virus spreads 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 may land in the mouths or noses of nearby people or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can anyone spread the virus without getting sick?

• It is believed that people are the most contagious when they are the most symptomatic (the sickest).
• Some spread may be possible before people show symptoms; There have been reports of this with this new coronavirus, but it is not believed that this is the main way the virus spreads.

It spreads from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

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

How easily the virus spreads

How easily a virus can spread from person to person. 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, spreading continuously without stopping.

Prevention and treatment

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

• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home when you’re sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wear a mask or face mask 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 you blew your nose, he coughed or sneezed.

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

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