(WWJ) Another jump in new cases, and in related deaths, as state health officials report the latest coronavirus counts for Michigan.
There have now been 7,615 total cases of the virus confirmed in Michigan, with a total of 259 deaths attributed to COVID-19, according to the official daily numbers released Tuesday afternoon. The new numbers, reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, include 1,117 new cases and 75 additional deaths since this time on Monday.
The numbers show the oldest fatal victim in the state was 107 years old, while the youngest was 25.
Also important to note: As more and more tests are being administered every day, a large number of Michiganders have tested negative for the virus. Nearly 19,000 of the almost 25,000 people tested were negative.
Here are the latest detailed breakdowns, per the health department:
Overall Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by County
- Allegan 3
- Antrim 3
- Arenac 1
- Barry 2
- Bay 9
- Berrien 35 (1 death)
- Branch 2
- Calhoun 17
- Cass 4 (1 death)
- Charlevoix 4
- Cheboygan 1
- Chippewa 1
- Clare 1
- Clinton 24
- Crawford 1
- Delta 1
- Detroit City 2080 (75 deaths)
- Eaton2 1
- Emme t5
- Genesee 185 (7 deaths)
- Gladwin 2
- Gogebic 2 (1 death)
- Grand Traverse 7
- Gratiot 3
- Hillsdale 14 (1 death)
- Houghton 1
- Huron 3
- Ingham 91
- Ionia 4
- Iosco 1
- Isabella 6 (1 death)
- Jackson 47 (1 death)
- Kalamazoo 24 (1 death)
- Kalkaska 7 (1 death)
- Kent 108 (1 death)
- Lapeer 8
- Leelanau 1
- Lenawee 18
- Livingston 80 (2 deaths)
- Macomb 853 (38 deaths)
- Manistee 1
- Marquette 4
- Mecosta 3 (1 death)
- Midland 10
- Missaukee 1 (1 death)
- Monroe 49
- Montcalm 5
- Muskegon 18 (2 deaths)
- Newaygo 1
- Oakland 1591 (70 deaths)
- Oceana 2
- Ogemaw 1
- Osceola 2
- Oscoda 2
- Otsego 19
- Ottawa 31
- Roscommon 1
- Saginaw 51
- Sanilac 7
- Schoolcraft 1
- Shiawassee 8
- St. Clair 32
- St. Joseph 4
- Tuscola 9 (2 deaths)
- Van Buren 7
- Washtenaw 305 (7 deaths)
- Wayne 1655 (45 deaths)
- Wexford 2
- Other (MDOC inmates) 93
- Out of State 20
Note: City of Detroit and Wayne County are reported separately.
Overall Percentage of Cases by Sex
- Male 49%
- Female 50%
- Unknown 1%
Percentage of Cases by Age
- 0 to 19 years 1%
- 20 to 29 years 9%
- 30 to 39 years 13%
- 40 to 49 years 17%
- 50 to 59 years 20%
- 60 to 69 years 19%
- 70 to 79 years 14%
- 80+ years 8%
Overall Percentage of Deceased by Sex
- Male 65%
- Female 35%
Age Data of Overall Deceased
- Average Age 70 years
- Median Age 71 years
- Age Range 25-107 years
It was three weeks ago today that the State of Michigan confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19.
While Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel says Detroit remains the "epicenter" of COVID-19 in the state, officials in Macomb County expect the numbers there to continue to rise "exponentially" in the coming weeks. The county has posted a "heat map" showing hotspots for the virus in the county. [GET DETAILS HERE]
The three main symptoms of coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath. In order to mitigate risk of spreading COVID-19, everyone is encouraged to take action to reduce the spread, including: wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; 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 flatten the curve.
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