GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Here is the latest information on the coronavirus in Michigan, including the number of cases state officials report and other updates affecting West Michigan.
Monday's cases
State health officials said cases reached 6,498, and there were 52 new deaths reported on Monday.
For the first time, the daily case count exceeded 1,000. The death toll is at 184.
There are 78 cases within the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The state emphasizes that the report of cumulative data is "provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report."
At this point, the state has not started reporting the number of recovered cases yet.
Trump approves request for the National Guard to perform humanitarian missions in Michigan
On Monday, March 30, President Donald Trump approved Michigan's request for the National Guard to perform humanitarian missions across the state as a part of the response to combat COVID-19.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made the formal request on March 18 for up to 3,000 members of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard to perform missions for up to 90 days.
Berrien County reports first COVID-19 death
The Berrien County Health Department reported its first COVID-19 death on Monday. The victim was a man who was over the age of 70. The man was hospitalized at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.
As of Monday afternoon, Berrien County reported 32 cases of COVID-19. The death has not been added to the state's count yet.
Kalamazoo County reports first COVID-19 death
The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department (HCS) received confirmation Monday of the first death related to COVID-19 in the county. The health department said the patient was an older adult with underlying medical conditions.
Whitmer order restricts non-essential vet procedures
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that restricts non-essential veterinary procedures during the pandemic.
Michigan funding bills provide $150 million for COVID-19 response
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan legislative leaders announced Monday that two supplemental budget bills will provide $150 million in funding for the COVID-19 response.
The governor also signed an executive directive that restricts discretionary spending within the government. Another directive also suspends hiring within the executive branch.
Michigan National Guard will staff food banks in 4 cities
The Michigan National Guard will staff food banks in Ann Arbor, Comstock Park, Flint and Pontiac.
Whitmer gives update on COVID-19 response
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Chief Medical Executive Joneigh Khaldun gave an update on the state's COVID-19 response at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, March 30.
Sunday's cases
In the 3 p.m. update on Sunday, the state reported 836 new cases, bringing the total to 5,486.
There were 21 new deaths; the death toll has reached 132.
The number of cases within the Michigan Department of Corrections rose to 77.
STATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19
Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:
- If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call the nearest hospital.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in a public setting.
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