Up to 579,284 Michigan coronavirus cases.The death toll is now 15,296

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan increased to 579,284 as of Friday, killing 15,296 people, state officials report.

The Friday update includes 1,193 new cases and 23 additional deaths. Thursday The state reported a total of 578,091 cases and 15,273 deaths...

The new COVID-19 cases have peaked and deaths are beginning to slow. The tests are stable, with an average of over 40,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, with a 7-day positive rate below 4.0% as of Thursday. Hospitalization It has been declining over the past few weeks.

Michigan 7-day moving average for daily Thursday is 845, close to the lowest since October. The average death toll for the seven days on Thursday was 37. The state fatality rate is 2.6%.Status Also reports “active cases” Listed at 44,800 on Thursday-close to the lowest since October.

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According to Johns Hopkins University 28 million cases have been reported in the United States.. ,Above 493,500 dead Reported by a virus.

In the world, It has been confirmed that 110 million people are infected And more 2.4 million people died..is more than 62 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 intentional underreporting by some governments.

• January 19-1,738 new cases

• January 20-2,031 new cases

• January 21-2,165 new cases

• January 22-2,157 new cases

• January 23-1,601 new cases

• January 25-3,011 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• January 26-1,476 new cases

• January 27-1,681 new cases

• January 28-1,872 new cases

• January 29-1,774 new cases

• January 30-1,358 new cases

• February 1-2,066 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• February 2, -1,203 new cases

• February 3, -1,383 new cases

• February 4, -1,358 new cases

• February 5, -1,379 new cases

• February 6, -1,018 new cases

• February 8-1,769 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• February 9-563 new cases

• February 10-915 new cases

• February 11-1,284 new cases

• February 12, -1,193 new cases

• February 13-852 new cases

• February 15-1,265 new cases (number of cases in 2 days)

• February 16-775 new cases

• February 17-939 new cases

• February 18-888 new cases

• February 19-1,193 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.

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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 meals; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

More: Beaumont Health Launches Coronavirus Hotline for Symptomatic Patients

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

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