MICHIGAN, USA — 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 reported 304 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 58,035.
The death toll increased by 17 and the total is now 5,570.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, May 29. It shows that 38,099 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.
The Michigan Department of Corrections has tested every inmate within its system. While results are still pending on many inmates, MDOC reports 3,965 positive cases of COVID-19 and 70 deaths. The Federal Corrections Institute reported 147 cases and four deaths.
The number of hospitalizations has dropped below 1,000, with 674 COVID-19 patients in Michigan hospitals. There are 240 people on ventilators and 346 in critical care.
The latest data on testing is from Sunday, May 31, and it shows 11,343 total tests were performed. The state recently started separating diagnostic tests and antibody tests; 9,256 of Sunday's test results were diagnostic.
Michigan started reporting the number of cases at long term care facilities. That data can be seen here.
Michigan's case fatality rate is 10%, but health officials say this will likely decline as testing of people with mild symptoms becomes more widely available.
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."
Ottawa County offers free COVID-19 testing
The state of Michigan has approved a free community testing event in Ottawa County this weekend.
It will take place at West Ottawa High School Campus Saturday, June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 199 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 57,731.
The death toll increased by 37, which included 11 from a review of death certificate data; the total is now 5,553.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, May 29. It shows that 38,099 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.
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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