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.
Sunday's & Monday's cases
Monday the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported a two day case count of 4,536. Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the state since Saturday, Jan. 9. Over the two days, the average number of new confirmed cases was roughly 2,268 per day.
The total case count is 523,618. The death toll is at 13,401 with 47 deaths reported for Sunday and Monday.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, Jan. 8. It shows that 415,079 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.
Michigan is reporting the number of cases at long term care facilities. That data can be seen here. The state is also now reporting school-related outbreaks and that data can be viewed here.
Spectrum Health opens COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the public
Spectrum Health will launch vaccination clinics this week by appointment only in Grand Rapids, Greenville, Big Rapids, Hastings and Zeeland with additional locations opening as more vaccine becomes available.
Spectrum Health is working with community partners and area health departments to plan additional vaccine sites across the region in the coming weeks—including clinics for under-represented communities—in an effort to make the vaccine as accessible as possible for all individuals.
This week, Spectrum Health will provide a total of more than 21,000 vaccinations to the public as well as to individuals in Phase 1A that the health system has been asked to vaccinate, including independent doctors, dentists and their staff. The vaccine distribution is dependent on vaccine supply, which varies from week-to-week. Scheduling will take place as Spectrum Health receives vaccine doses.
Phase 1B of the vaccination roll out begins Monday
Phase 1B of Michigan's COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out plan begins on Monday, Jan. 11.
Phase 1B will make all health officials and first responders not included in phase 1A eligible to get either a Pfizer or Moderna Vaccine.
Teachers, child care providers, and Michiganders over the age of 65 will also be able to sign up for vaccination if interested.
No data on Sundays
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has stopped reporting data on cases, deaths, and testing on Sunday. Those numbers will be release with Monday's update.
Saturday's Cases
On Saturday, MDHHS reported 2,706 confirmed daily cases of COVID-19 Saturday. There have been a total of 519,082 cases reported since mid-March.
There were 222 COVID-19 deaths reported Saturday, including 207 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. In Michigan, the death toll is 13,354 from the virus.
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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