The state reports 437 new cases of the new coronavirus on Saturday, July 25, a decrease of more than 100 cases compared to the daily count of 594 cases on Friday.
Michigan has now seen 76,978 total cases of COVID-19 compared to 76,541 on Friday, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
However, recent state-level data quality review operations have led to some confusion in the latest COVID-19 death statistics.
Fourteen deaths were reported Saturday, compared with three deaths on Friday. According to Michigan health officials, the deaths announced today include eight deaths identified during a review of vital records.
Errors were also discovered in manual data entry in relation to total cumulative deaths, leading to a decrease of 16 cumulative deaths. Errors in verifying death occurred during local case investigations and erroneously involved the indication of deceased persons not, according to a state statement.
Hospitalizations were reported to decrease, with 481 hospitalized patients and 113 ventilator patients reported on Friday, July 24.
As of Thursday, July 23, 981, or 3.5%, of 27,879 diagnostic tests performed were positive for the virus.
The Grand Rapids region remains at a high-risk level as of July 22, according to the state’s MI Safe Start Map, which was created by the University of Michigan School of Information and the School of Public Health.
The Detroit, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Jackson and Upper Peninsula regions remain at a medium-high risk level, while the Traverse City region remains at a medium-risk level.
Here is a look at the five Michigan counties with the most confirmed cases.
1. Wayne County: 24,371 cases (2,666 deaths)
2. Oakland County: 10,542 cases (1,083 deaths)
3. Macomb County: 8,425 cases (899 deaths)
4. Kent County: 6,020 cases (148 deaths)
5. Genesee County: 2,582 cases (269 deaths)
For more statewide information, visit MLive’s coronavirus data page, here. To find a testing site near you, check out the state’s online testing search engine, here, email [email protected], or call 888-535-6136 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday.
COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS
In addition to washing their hands regularly and not touching their faces, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone can carry the virus.
Health officials say you should stay at least 6 feet away from others and work from home, if possible.
Use sanitizing wipes or sanitizing spray cleaners on frequently touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and carry hand sanitizer when you go to places like stores.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also issued an executive order requiring people to cover their faces and noses while inside closed public spaces.
Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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