Michigan reported 8,838 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, with eight deaths.
This includes three previous deaths discovered during a review of important statewide records.
The new figures bring the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state to 106,215, with 6,534 deaths.
(The chart above shows Michigan’s newly confirmed coronavirus case-day rolling average. You can place your cursor on a bar to see the number. You can also click on the headline option below to see the actual number of new reported cases. )
On Friday, 982 new cases were reported, the latest in a series of downward trends since the beginning of the month. Health officials warn that people who encourage the spread of the virus may gather during the holiday weekend.
In all cases to date, 80,678 have been marked as recovered. This includes survivors who contracted the virus on or before 5 August. Classification does not mean that the person has recovered from all the symptoms or illness.
(The chart above shows Michigan’s 7-day death confirmation including confirmed coronavirus cases. You can hover your cursor over a bar to see the number. You can also click on the option below the title to see the actual number of new deaths. Report on the day.)
As of September 5, 619 adults across the state were hospitalized with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, 150 in the ICU. Six children are also in the hospital with suspected or confirmed cases of Civil-19.
The statewide caseload also includes the largest prison outbreak ever in Muskegon, where 885ar detained men and ૨ prison prison staff have tested positive for the virus in the past 8 weeks.
For more statewide data, visit MLive’s coronavirus data page here. To find a test site near you, check out the state’s Test Online Test Finder, send an email to [email protected] here, or call 888-535-6136 on weekdays between 8am and 5pm on weekdays.
Covid-19 Rescue Tips:
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distance, assuming no one is carrying the virus.
Health officials say you should stay at least 6 feet away from others and work from home if possible.
Use disinfectant wipes or disinfectant spray cleaners on frequently touching surfaces of your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) when you go to places like stores and keep hand sanitizer with you.
Michigan Governorate. Gretchen White has also issued administrative orders requiring people to wear face masks on their faces and noses inside public buildings and outside crowded spaces. See the interpretation of what it means here.
Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/coronavirus and CDC.gov/coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19 in Michigan, visit https://www.MLive.com/coronavirus/data/.
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