Up to 544,311 cases of Michigan coronavirus, currently 14,053 deaths

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan increased to 544,311 as of Thursday, killing 14,053 people, state officials report.

The Thursday update includes 2,165 new cases and 148 additional deaths, including 128 from Vital Records reivew. on Wednesday, The state reported a total of 542,146 cases and 13,905 deaths...

Cases of the new COVID-19 have leveled off and deaths are beginning to level off. The tests are stable, with an average of over 40,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with an average 7-day positive rate of less than 7%. Hospitalization It has been declining over the past few weeks.

Michigan 7-day moving average for daily Wednesday’s 1,977 was the lowest since October. The average death toll for the seven days on Wednesday was 51. The state fatality rate is 2.6%.State Also reports “active cases” Listed at 85,800 on Wednesday-it’s close to the lowest it’s been since November.

According to Johns Hopkins University 24.5 million cases have been reported in the United States.. ,Above 406,000 people died Reported by a virus.

More than 97 million people have been confirmed to be infected worldwide. 2 million people died..is more than 51 million people recovered, According to Johns Hopkins University. The true number is certainly much higher due to limited testing, various ways the country counts deaths, and deliberate underreporting by some governments.

• 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

• January 2-8,983 new cases (number of cases in 3 days)

• January 4-4,992 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• January 5-2,291 new cases

• January 6-4,326 new cases

• January 7-4,015 new cases

• January 8-3,625 new cases

• January 9-2,706 new cases

• January 11-4,536 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• January 12-1,994 new cases

• January 13-2,694 new cases

• January 14-2,698 new cases

• January 15-2,598 new cases

• January 16-1,932 new cases

• January 18-2,843 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• January 19-1,738 new cases

• January 20-2,031 new cases

• January 21-2,165 new cases

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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This is a charted timeline of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases identified in Michigan.:

Here are the cases of COVID-19 in Michigan by gender (If you don’t see the table, click here):

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

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.

More: Beaumont Health Launches Coronavirus Hotline for Symptomatic Patients

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

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