GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Here is the latest information on the coronavirus in Michigan, including the number of cases state offices report and other updates affecting West Michigan.
Tuesday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 477 daily cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. The total is now 93,662.
There were 15 deaths recorded, but seven of those came from a review of death certificate data. The death toll is 6,340.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, Aug. 14. It shows that 67,778 people have recovered from the virus. The state updates this data every Saturday. A recovery is counted as anyone who is 30 days out from the onset of their symptoms.
Hospitalizations are declining. There are 639 suspected/confirmed COVID-19 patients in Michigan hospitals, 89 on ventilators, and 176 in critical care as of Aug. 17.
Michigan is reporting the number of cases at long term care facilities. That data can be seen here.
Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at Hope College
Hope College confirmed with 13 ON YOUR SIDE that some students have tested positive for COVID-19.
The news comes just one day after the start of classes.
A Hope spokesperson said that the college discovered the positive cases while doing routine back-to-school screenings and wants to assure members of this community to not be concerned.
Hope is testing all employees and students before returning to campus for the semester, and the majority of positive cases were in students who hadn't gotten to campus yet. They are isolating at home. There are fewer than five student cases on campus. The students with COVID-19 are quarantined in housing specifically set aside for isolation.
Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Grand Haven
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health and the City of Grand Haven is partnering with NxGen MDx to provide drive-through testing on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Aug. 18 through Sept. 8, the organizations announced Tuesday.
The testing will be located at the Grand Haven Community Center (422 Fulton Street, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417).
Results for the testing will be reported within 24 to 48 hours of sample receipt. The test is used to detect current infection with the virus that causes coronavirus.
Monday's cases
In the state's Monday update, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 465 cases of coronavirus Monday. The total is now 93,185.
There was one death reported; the death toll has reached 6,325.
State recommendations for COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe illnesses. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the CDC. The symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
*Note: This list does not include all possible symptoms. It will be updated as the CDC and health officials learn more about the virus.
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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