Michigan coronavirus cases up to 497,127; The balance sheet is now 12,598

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 497,127 on Saturday, including 12,598 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 8,983 new cases and 265 additional deaths over a three-day period. The state of Michigan has not provided an update on cases and deaths since Wednesday, Dec. 30 due to the holidays.

Over the three days – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – an average of 2,994 new cases of COVID were recorded each 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 of the virus as of December 30.

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

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 2,837 on Saturday. The 7-day average of deaths was 82 on Saturday. The state’s death rate is 2.5%. The state is also reporting “active cases”, which were listed at 121,000 on Saturday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20.2 million cases have been reported across the country as of January 2. More than 348,000 are believed to have died from the virus in the United States.

Globally, more than 84 million people have been confirmed to be infected and more than 1.8 million died on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University. The real numbers are certainly much higher, due to the limited testing, the different ways nations count the dead, and the deliberate underreporting of some governments.

• December 1 – 5,793 new cases
• 2-6,955 new cases
• December 3 – 7,146 new cases
• 4-8,689 new cases
• December 5 – 6,004 new cases
• December 7 – 9,350 new cases (number of cases over 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 over 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 over two days)
• December 22 – 3,082 new cases
• December 23 – 3,443 new cases
• December 26 – 7,341 new cases (number of cases over three days)
• December 28 – 3,239 new cases (number of cases over 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

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For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that go away within two to three weeks. For some, especially the elderly and people with existing health problems, it can lead to more serious illnesses, including pneumonia and death.

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

• Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

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

Person-to-person spread

The virus is believed to be spread mainly from person to person.

• Between people who are in close contact with each other (about six feet away).
• By respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Can anyone spread the virus without getting sick?

• It is believed that people are most contagious when they are the most symptomatic (sickest).
• Some spread may be possible before people show symptoms; this has been reported to occur with this new coronavirus, but this is not believed to be the primary means of spreading the virus.

Spread by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It is possible that a person could contract COVID-19 by touching a surface or object containing the virus and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the primary route of the virus. virus. spreads.

The ease with which the virus spreads

The ease with which a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are very contagious (spread easily), such as measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, continuously spreading without stopping.

Prevention and treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent the disease is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC still 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 sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wear a mask or face mask when you are in public.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the toilet; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

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

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Learn more about the coronavirus here.

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