Cases of Michigan coronavirus up to 519,082.Currently 13,354 dead

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan increased to 519,082 as of Saturday, killing 13,354 people, state officials report.

The Saturday update includes 2,706 new cases and 222 additional deaths.On Friday, the state reported the total 516,376 cases, including 13,132 deaths.

The deaths announced on Saturday included 207 deaths identified during a review of important records.

The state reported a total of 415,079 recoveries on Saturday.

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Although the new COVID-19 cases have peaked, Michigan still has a high death toll. The tests are stable, with over 37,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with an average 7-day positive rate of about 9.5%. Hospitalization It continues to decline, but remains relatively high, including critical care and ventilator use.

Michigan 7-day moving average for daily Thursday’s 3,088 was slightly higher than the previous week. The average 7-day mortality rate was 95. The state fatality rate is 2.6%.State Also reports “active cases” Listed at 137,300 on Thursday.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 21.9 million cases have been reported in the United States, with more than 369,000 deaths from the virus.

Around the world, more than 89 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 1.9 million have died. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 49 million people have recovered. The true number is certainly much higher due to limited testing, various ways the country counts deaths, and deliberate underreporting by some governments.

• 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
• 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

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

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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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