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.
Sunday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 513 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the total to 57,397.
The death toll increased by 28; the total is now 5,491.
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 3,933 positive cases of COVID-19 and 69 deaths. The Federal Corrections Institute reported 146 cases and four deaths.
The number of hospitalizations has dropped below 1,000, with 774 COVID-19 patients in Michigan hospitals. There are 250 people on ventilators and 371 in critical care.
The latest data on testing is from Friday, May 22, and it shows 23,860 total tests were performed. The state recently started separating diagnostic tests and antibody tests; 18,657 of Friday'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."
Michigan's vaccination rates drop, could lead to outbreaks
Public health officials worry future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases could emerge in Michigan as vaccination rates have dramatically fallen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some parents worried about the virus have kept their young children home.
According to The Detroit News, parents began canceling their appointments in March.
Saturday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the total to 56,884.
The death toll increased by 57, which included 37 from a review of death certificate data; the total is now 5,463.
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.
Free drive-thru testing happening in 6 Michigan communities
The Michigan National Guard has partnered with Michigan State Police, the Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing in several communities.
They will be offered at no cost to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31.
Locations are:
- Westland
- Westland Mall, 35000 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Traverse City
- Traverse City Pit Spitters Stadium 333 Stadium Drive Traverse City, MI 49685
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Flint
- Shiloh Missionary Church 2120 Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48505
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Albion
- Marshall Opportunity High School 225 E. Watson Street Albion, MI 49224
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mackinaw City
- 507 W. Central Avenue Mackinaw City, MI 49701
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Midland
- Dow Diamond 825 East Main Street Midland, MI 48640
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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