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 reports 125 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, making the total 60,189.
The death toll increased by 18; the total number of deaths is 5,790.
Hospitalizations continue to drop. There are 343 COVID-19 patients in Michigan hospitals, 131 on ventilators, and 210 in critical care.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, June 12. It shows that 44,964 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 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."
Whitmer extends order allowing early refills of prescriptions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Tuesday extending a previous order that expands access to prescriptions.
The order allows pharmacists to dispense emergency refills of prescriptions for up to 60 days worth of supply for patients. It also requires insurers to cover early refills for up to 90 days' worth of supply.
Monday's cases
In the state's Monday update, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 74 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. The total number of cases is now 60,064.
The death toll increased by two, which is the lowest daily death count since March 22. The total number of deaths is now 5,772.
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
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
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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