Michigan coronavirus cases up to 497,127.The death toll is currently 12,598

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan increased to 497,127 as of Saturday, killing 12,598 people, state officials report.

The Saturday update includes 8,983 new cases and 265 additional deaths over a three-day period. Due to the holidays, Michigan has not provided up-to-date information on cases and deaths since Wednesday, December 30th.

An average of 2,994 new COVID cases were recorded daily over the three days of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 488,144 cases and 12,333 deaths.

The state has reported a total of 363,611 virus recovery as of December 30.

New COVID-19 cases Decelerating However, Michigan still has a high death toll. Tests on vacation have been delayed, with over 35,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, and the positive rate has increased to about 9% in the last few days. Hospitalization It declined slowly, but remains relatively high, including critical care and mechanical ventilation.

Michigan 7-day moving average for daily Saturday was 2,837. The average death toll for seven days on Saturday was 82. The state fatality rate is 2.5%.State Also reports “active cases” Listed at 121,000 on Saturday.

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

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 84 million people have been confirmed to be infected worldwide, with more than 1.8 million dead as of Saturday. Due to limited testing, various ways the country counts deaths, and intentional underreporting by some governments, the true numbers are certainly much higher.

• 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 in 2 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 in 2 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 in 2 days)
• December 22-3,082 new cases
• December 23-3,443 new cases
• December 26-7,341 new cases (number of cases in 3 days)
• December 28-3,239 new cases (number of cases in 2 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 and cures in a few weeks. For some people, especially the elderly and those with health problems, it can cause more serious illnesses such as pneumonia and death.

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Spread from person to person

The virus is thought to spread primarily from person to person.

• Between people in close contact with each other (within about 6 feet).
• Through the respiratory droplets that occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land on the mouth or nose of nearby people or be inhaled into the lungs.

Can someone spread the virus without getting sick?

• People are considered to be the most contagious when they are most symptomatic (most ill).
• Some spread can occur before people show symptoms. There are reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but it is not believed to be the main way the virus spreads.

Spreads from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

You can get COVID-19 by touching the surface or object to which the virus is attached and then touching your mouth, nose, or even your eyes, which is believed to be the main cause of the virus. Is not … It spreads.

How easy it is for the virus to spread

How easy it is for a virus to spread from person to person varies. Some viruses are highly contagious (easily spread), such as measles, while others are not so easily spread. Another factor is whether the spread will continue and will continue to spread.

Prevention and treatment

Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid exposure to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends the following routine precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay home when you are ill.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
• Use regular household cleaning sprays or wipes to clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Wear a mask or face cover in public.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom. Before eating; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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If you suspect you may have been infected with COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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