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Coronavirus updates, April 18 & April 19: State reports 8,574 cases, 61 deaths

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Sunday, April 18 and Monday, April 19.
Credit: WZZM/CDC

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 & Monday's Cases

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 8,574 new cases of COVID-19 along with 61 deaths for Sunday and Monday. 

The total number of cases is at 793,881. The death toll now stands at 16,901.

All US adults are now COVID-19 vaccine eligible

All U.S. adults are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting the April 19 deadline that President Joe Biden announced just two weeks ago. 

The milestone came just one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot. 

Saturday's Cases

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 5,530 cases of COVID-19 along with 69 deaths Saturday. The deaths announced today include 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. 

The total number of cases is at 785,307. The death toll now stands at 16,840.

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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