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.
Monday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,308 cases, which is a cumulative count from Sunday and Monday's cases. This is an average of 654 cases per day. The total is now 122,735.
There were eight deaths reported from Monday and Tuesday, making the total 6,731.
The latest data on recoveries is from Friday, Sept. 25. It shows that 95,051 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.
Hospitalizations are fluctuating. There are 639 suspected/confirmed COVID-19 adult patients in Michigan hospitals, 51 patients on ventilators as of Sept. 28.
Michigan is reporting the number of cases at long term care facilities. That data can be seen here. The state is also now reporting school-related outbreaks and that data can be viewed here.
MSU has the biggest school-related outbreak in the state
Updated data shows that Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University have the largest school-related outbreaks in the state.
MSU reported nearly 1,300 positive cases of COVID-19, and GVSU reported 811.
Over 70 schools in Michigan are reporting outbreaks of COVID-19 to the state health department. While only 20 colleges or universities have recorded outbreaks, most of the positive cases within schools are within higher education.
There are 4,025 positive cases, and 3,836 of them are at Michigan colleges or universities.
Grant High School, Middle School shifts to remote learning for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 cases
Grant Public Schools announced Sunday that the middle school and high school will be shifting to remote learning for two weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
The district said four staff members and seven students within those two school buildings all tested positive for the virus. Because of those positive cases, 100 middle school and high school students are quarantining for 14 days; those people are not sick, but are following guidance from the health department.
The high school and middle school will be completely online before returning to in-person classes on Friday, Oct. 9. They were closed on Friday, Sept. 25, so that was counted as the first day of the two-week period.
No data on Sundays
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has stopped reporting data on cases, deaths, and testing on Sunday. Those numbers will be release with Monday's update.
Saturday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 901 cases of coronavirus Saturday, making the total 121,427.
There were 15 deaths recorded, but 11 came from a review of death certificate data.
State recommendations for COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe illnesses. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the CDC. The symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
*Note: This list does not include all possible symptoms. It will be updated as the CDC and health officials learn more about the virus.
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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