Michigan coronavirus cases up to 497,127; The death toll is now 12,598

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 497,127 since Saturday, including 12,598 deaths, state officials said.

Saturday’s update includes 8,983 new cases and 265 additional deaths over a three-day period. The state of Michigan did not provide an update of cases and deaths on Wednesday, December 30 due to the holiday.

In the three days – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – an average of 2,994 new cases of COVID were registered every day. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 488,144 cases and 12,333 deaths.

The state has reported a total of 363,611 recoveries from the virus since December 30.

New COVID-19 cases have slowed, but deaths remain high in Michigan. Testing slowed during the holidays, with over 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with the positive rate rising to about 9% in recent days. Hospitalizations have declined slowly, but remain relatively high, including in critical care and the use of ventilators.

The 7-day moving average in Michigan for daily cases was 2,837 on Saturday. The average death in 7 days was 82 on Saturday. The fatality rate of the state is 2.5%. The state also reports “active cases”, which were listed on Saturday at 121,000.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.2 million cases have been reported nationwide since January 2. More than 348,000 people have died from the virus in the United States

Worldwide, more than 84 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 1.8 million have died since Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University. The real numbers are certainly much higher, due to limited testing, of the different ways in which nations count deaths and under the deliberate reporting of governments.

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
December 26 – 7,341 new cases (number of cases for three days)
December 28 – 3,239 new cases (number of cases for two days)
December 29 – 3,414 new cases
December 30 – 4,222 new cases
December 31 – 2,994 new cases
January 1 – 2,994 new cases
January 2 – 2,995 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 older adults 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 (see 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 to prevent 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.

Question about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge here.

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