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.
Saturday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 224 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 58,749. The state also started reporting probable cases; there are 5,125 cases that are not confirmed yet.
The death toll increased by 36, making the total 5,652. Saturday, the weekly recovery count also increased to 42,041.
The latest data on testing is from Tuesday, June 2, and it shows 17,866 total tests were performed. The state recently started separating diagnostic tests and antibody tests; 15,659 of Tuesday'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."
No-cost COVID-19 testing offered at six new sites in Michigan
The Michigan National Guard along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan State Police, and local health departments are offering free testing for COVID-19 in Holland, Ferndale, Battle Creek, Sturgis, Allegan and Petoskey.
These drive-through sites will be offering tests at no cost to the public both Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.
Friday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total to 58,525. The state also started reporting probable cases; there are 4,928 cases that are not confirmed yet.
The death toll increased by 20, making the total 5,615. There are 240 probable cases.
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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