Here is the latest information on the coronavirus in Michigan, including the number of cases state offices report and other updates affecting West Michigan.
Friday's Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 8,955 cases of COVID-19 along with 40 deaths Friday.
The total number of cases is at 779,777. The death toll now stands at 16,771.
MDHHS COVID-19 vaccine dashboard receives upgrades to improve information sharing
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is transitioning its COVID-19 vaccine dashboard to a new methodology to more clearly and simply summarize vaccination data reporting.
Starting Wednesday, April 14, the dashboard will now reflect the following improvements:
- Show the date the vaccine(s) are delivered to providers.
This makes it easier to understand where vaccines are located and how quickly they are being administered.
- Show the number of doses delivered by both state providers and federal programs within the state (previously the data showed only the deliveries from the state’s allocations).
Users of the dashboard will see the date, quantity and location of all doses delivered to state-enrolled partners and federal program participants.
Data can be filtered by state and federal distribution.
- The number of doses administered will look slightly different.
Thursday's Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 6,303 cases of COVID-19 along with 112 deaths Thursday. The deaths announced today include 81 deaths identified during a records review.
The total number of cases is at 770,822. The death toll now stands at 16,731.
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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