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.
Wednesday's Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 204 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, making the total 60,393.
The death toll increased by 2; the total number of deaths is 5,792.
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 says schools may reopen in the fall, explains next steps
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning under phase four of the MI Safe Start plan. While schools may open, they will have to follow strict health and safety measures.
Whitmer plans to release an executive order on June 30, along with a detailed document called “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap.” This document will include recommendations and requirements for schools across the state.
Whitmer said she is working closely with the Return to Learn Advisory Council and health care leaders to ensure students and teachers stay safe throughout the reopening of schools. She is also asking for more flexibility and support from the federal government.
Grand Rapids' Fourth of July fireworks canceled
Riverbank Events and Media announced Wednesday it has canceled all planned activities surrounding the Grand Rapids Fireworks for Fourth of July this year.
Each year, Grand Rapids' fireworks display draws tens of thousands of people to Ah-Nab-Awen Park and surrounding areas in downtown Grand Rapids.
"Ultimately, the community’s safety is our number one priority," Hines explained, and implementing acceptable social distancing measures would be difficult, if not impossible to maintain between those in attendance.
In order to protect public health and abide by state restrictions in regards to social distancing, the annual fireworks display will have to wait until 2021.
Tuesday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 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.
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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