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.
Friday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported a case count of 2,403 for Friday's. The total case count for the state is now 605,778.
The death toll is now at 15,736 with 7 new deaths reported.
The MDHHS reported that 549,881 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.
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.
Kent County Health Department receives additional vaccines for pilot program
The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) received an additional 2,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 10 for individuals aged 50 years and older.
These additional vaccines came from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Community Outreach Vaccine Project.
Mercy Health Muskegon and Public Health -- Muskegon County provide update on vaccine distribution response
Mercy Health Muskegon and Public Health Muskegon County provided an update media and the public on the community’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution response on Friday.
The update also included information on goals for vaccinations, a new vaccine clinic activation at Shape Corporation and additional planned efforts to help make the vaccine accessible for more vulnerable populations.
DHD#10 hosting mass vaccine clinics this week, by appointment only
District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is hosting offsite mass vaccination clinics in all ten counties to accommodate the larger number of eligible residents throughout the jurisdiction. These clinics are by appointment only.
This week, Friday and Saturday COVID-19 vaccine clinics are as follows:
Crawford County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Grayling Fire Department
Kalkaska County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Birch Street Elementary
Lake County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Baldwin Elementary
Manistee County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: VFW Manistee
Mason County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Mason Central High School
Mecosta County
Friday, March 12: FSU-Wink Arena
Saturday, March 13: FSU-Wink Arena
Missaukee County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Lake City Schools
Newaygo County
Friday, March 12: NCRECA-Fremont
Saturday, March 13: NCRECA-Fremont
Oceana County
Friday, March 12: DHD#10 office
Saturday, March 13: Shelby High School
Wexford County
Friday, March 12: Wexford Transit Authority
Saturday, March 13: DHD#10 office
Thursday's cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported a case count of 2,091 for Thursday. The total case count for the state is now 603,375.
The death toll is now at 15,729 with 23 new deaths reported.
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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