1,121 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Michigan — Biggest 1-Day Jump In Months

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(WWJ) The state is reporting 1,121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan today. That's the highest daily jump since May 14.

The total number of confirmed cases is Michigan is now 90,392 as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,.

Health officials are also reporting 16 more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus, including 9 that were identified during a Vital Records review. That brings the total number of deaths in Michigan to 6,289 throughout the pandemic. 

The number of those hospitalized has nearly doubled in the past month, and is now over 700.

Breaking it down: The City of Detroit now has 13,117 cases and 1,493 deaths. The remainder of Wayne County has 14,038 cases and 1,208 deaths. Oakland County has 12,713 cases and 1,093 deaths, and Macomb County has 10,570 cases and 911 deaths. (See more county numbers on the map below).

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On a positive note, the number of people considered officially recovered in Michigan is now 63,636, at last count last Saturday. (This state is updated once a week).

Dig deeper into the latest data from the state HERE. 

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, symptoms of the coronavirus can include:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

If someone is showing any of the following emergency warning signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

In order to mitigate risk of spreading COVID-19, everyone is encouraged to take action to reduce the spread, including: wearing a mask when you go out, washing your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It's also advised to avoid handshakes, avoid contact with people who are sick, and stay home when you are sick. Officials are urging social distancing -- staying at least six feet away from other people -- to help further flatten the curve.

Get complete COVID-19 information for Michiganders, including where to get tested, AT THIS LINK.