Michigan coronavirus cases up to 430,780; Death toll now at 10,662 – WDIV ClickOnDetroit

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 430,780 as of Saturday, including 10,662 deaths, state officials report.

Saturday’s update includes 4,486 new cases and 206 additional deaths, but state officials said 176 deaths were identified during a vital records review. The state crossed the 10,000 mark in total deaths earlier this week.

On Saturday, the state reported a total of 236,369 recoveries.

New COVID-19 cases are slowing but deaths continue to rise in Michigan. Testing has remained steady, with more than 46,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, but the positive rate has increased to near 13% over the last week. Hospitalizations have slowed but remain high over the last five weeks, including upticks in critical care and ventilator use.

U.S. officials say the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning.

Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna said Saturday that shipping companies UPS and FedEx will deliver Pfizer’s vaccine to nearly 150 state locations. Another 450 sites will get the vaccine on Tuesday and Wednesday.

New Today: US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 5,106 on Friday, the lowest in nearly a month. The 7-day death average was 125, the highest since April. The state’s fatality rate is 2.5%. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 218,700 on Friday, near its highest mark on record.

According to Johns Hopkins University, 15.8 million cases have been reported across the country. More than 295,000 have died in the U.S.

Worldwide, more than 71.2 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 1.5 million have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. The true numbers are certainly much higher, because of limited testing, different ways nations count the dead and deliberate under-reporting by some governments.

New daily Michigan COVID-19 totals since Nov. 10

Nov. 10 — 6,473 new cases
Nov. 11 — 6,008 new cases
Nov. 12 — 6,940 new cases
Nov. 13 — 8,516 new cases
Nov. 14 — 7,072 new cases
Nov. 16 — 12,763 new cases (case count for two days)
Nov. 17 — 7,458 new cases
Nov. 18 — 5,772 new cases
Nov. 19 — 7,592 new cases
Nov. 20 — 9,779 new cases
Nov. 21 — 7,528 new cases
Nov. 23 — 11,511 new cases (case count for two days)
Nov. 24 — 6,290 new cases
Nov. 25 — 4,273 new cases
Nov. 27 — 17,162 new cases (case count for two days)
Nov. 28 — 8,080 new cases
Nov. 30 — 10,428 new cases (case count for two days)
Dec. 1 — 5,793 new cases
Dec. 2 — 6,955 new cases
Dec. 3 — 7,146 new cases
Dec. 4 — 8,689 new cases
Dec. 5 — 6,004 new cases
Dec. 7 — 9,350 new cases (two day total)
Dec. 8 — 5,909 new cases
Dec. 9 — 4,905 new cases
Dec. 10 — 5,937 new cases
Dec. 11 — 5,157 new cases
Dec, 12 — 4,486 new cases

Latest COVID-19 data in Michigan:

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

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

Full coverage: Coronavirus in Michigan

Here are Michigan COVID-19 cases broken down by gender (view here if you’re not seeing the table):

How COVID-19 Spreads

Person-to-person spread

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

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

Can someone spread the virus without being sick?

People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

How easily the virus spreads

How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.

Prevention & Treatment

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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 covering when in public.

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

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People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Question about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge here.

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