LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As of Wednesday, August 12, the state’s official COVID-19 tracking website shows that 88,756 Michigan residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Since March 10, when the first death was reported, 6,273 Michiganders have died from the acute respiratory illness.
— A Breakdown of COVID-19 Data —
The 24-hour increase shows a 517 more people have contracted the virus and there were nine new deaths.
On Saturday, May 23 the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also announced changes to how COVID-19 testing data is reported to make it more accurate and relevant as the state continues to expand diagnostic testing.
Overall, the dead range in age from around 5 to 107.
— COVID-19 Recoveries —
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services officials are beginning to report the number of coronavirus recoveries. Recovery numbers are updated weekly, including the number of people with a laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case who are 30 days out from their onset of illness.
As of August 7, 2020, state officials indicated 63,636 people were considered recovered from the virus.
— Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders —
On Monday, March 23, Governor Whitmer announced a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. She reiterated the importance of this order during a press briefing on Thursday March 26 and since then she has been holding regular press briefings to update the public on the state’s latest response to this health pandemic.
On Friday, April 24 Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order for a second time. Modifications allow some businesses like lawn care, nurseries, bicycle shops, and landscaping to reopen. Previously banned activities like golfing and the use of motorboats are now allowed.
On Thursday, May 7 the governor extended the “Safer at Home” order a third time until May 28. Then, right before the Memorial Day weekend Governor Whitmer lengthened the “Safer at Home” order again, which was set to expire on June 12. But, on Monday, June 1 the governor lifted the stay at home order and moved the six remaining regions of the state into phase 4, the “improving” phase, of the MI Safe Start Plan.
On Monday, May 18 she announced that parts of Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula would be able to reopen restaurants, offices, and other facilities. Whitmer also signed an executive order the same day requiring reopening businesses to submit a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan to the state government, with the plan made available to employees and customers.
The governor is requiring that all state residents where face coverings like a mask, bandanna, or scarf while entering enclosed public spaces. Fines will not be issued for failing to comply, though businesses can refuse service.
Whitmer announced on Monday, June 1 that the stay-at-home order would be lifted immediately, with additional restrictions eased across the entire state. She also lifted restrictions on restaurants, allowing customers to dine-in beginning on June 8th.
On Friday, June 5, the governor lifted more of the restrictions for northern Michigan, allowing salons, movie theaters and gyms in that area to reopen June 10. She also announced that on June 15, personal services including hair, massages and nail salons will reopen statewide.
On Friday, June 12 Whitmer also allowed overnight camps and certain K-12 school sports activities will to resume beginning on June 15.
On Wednesday, June 17 the governor teased her possible outline on how K-12 schools will be able to resume in-person classes this fall. More details are expected to be released on June 30.
Governor Whitmer has also extended the state of emergency until July 16. This is different from the stay at home order, which has already been lifted.
On Wednesday, July 1 the governor dialed back on indoor bar service in part of lower Michigan. This means businesses that make 70% of their revenue from alcohol must close again until further notice.
On Friday, July 10 Whitmer announced that starting July 13 Michigan businesses can refuse service for anyone who isn’t wearing a face mask. Face coverings are also required at large outdoor gatherings.
On Tuesday, July 14 the governor extended the state of emergency once again through August 11.
Starting July 31, Governor Whitmer is tightening restrictions so statewide indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people and bars will be closed for indoor service across the state, including in the Traverse City and Upper Peninsula regions.
On Wednesday, August 5 the governor declared racism a public health crisis during her COVID-19 press briefing and created the Black Leadership Advisory Council.
On Thursday, August 6, Governor Whitmer extended the face mask requirement for children in certain settings. The full details can be found here.
On Friday, August 7, the governor extended Michigan’s state of emergency until September 4. This is seperate from the stay at home order.
— COVID-19 Cases/Deaths By County —
Every single county in Michigan now has confirmed coronavirus cases.
Metro Detroit remains the state’s hotspot for COVID-19. Wayne County includes Detroit, the hardest hit city, and reports 26,856 cases. Oakland County has 12,512 positive cases and Macomb County has seen 10,420 people diagnosed.
In Southwest Michigan, on Wednesday, March 25, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department was notified of their first case in Van Buren County and their first death was reported on April 2. State data now shows 419 positive cases and nine people have died.
On Thursday, March 26, Cass County received their first confirmed coronavirus case, a day after Van Buren County. The numbers rose to 316 cases in Cass County and 13 reported deaths.
Calhoun County, which is now up to 711 cases and 41 reported deaths, reported their first positive case back on Saturday March 21.
On Thursday, March 26, Berrien County health officials declared a local state of emergency for the county. Now 1,208 Berrien County residents have tested positive for the illness; 67 people have died.
On Monday, March 23, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department reported their first three positive cases of the coronavirus. The three adult cases are unrelated and one is a deputy with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department. At least two officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety have also tested positive. Kalamazoo County is now up to 1,559 people with the virus, 1,152 have recovered, 161 are hospitalized, and there are 83 reported deaths so far.
In Kent County, where 6,947 people have been diagnosed, 154 have died, so far. Muskegon County figures show 59 dead with 1,149 people diagnosed; Ottawa County health officials report that 1,753 people have been lab-confirmed as having the virus; 52 have died.
State officials continue expanding their testing capabilities. An updated website shows where people can find the closest testing site at michigan.gov/coronavirus.
— Statewide and Local COVID-19 Information —
For statewide information, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides an update of confirmed cases and relevant demographic data for COVID-19 every day at 3 p.m.
County health departments are also allowed to report additional cases before the state does, with Michigan health officials encouraging residents to keep track of outbreak information through their local health department website.
Kalamazoo County provides an updated tally of confirmed cases, negative tests, and other data related to the COVID-19 pandemic daily.
— Daily COVID-19 Numbers —
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Michigan was reported on Tuesday, March 10.
The following is a breakdown of cases by day for the state of Michigan:
- Friday, March 20: 549 confirmed cases
- Saturday, March 21: 787 confirmed cases; five deaths
- Sunday, March 22: 1,035 confirmed cases; eight deaths
- Monday, March 23: 1,328 confirmed cases;15 deaths
- Tuesday, March 24: 1,791 confirmed cases; 24 deaths
- Wednesday, March 25: 2,295 confirmed cases; 43 deaths
- Thursday, March 26: 2,856 confirmed cases; 60 deaths
- Friday, March 27: 3,657 confirmed cases; 92 deaths
- Saturday, March 28: 4,650 confirmed cases; 111 deaths
- Sunday, March 29: 5,486 confirmed cases; 132 deaths
- Monday, March 30: 6,498 confirmed cases; 184 deaths
- Tuesday, March 31: 7,615 confirmed cases; 259 deaths
- Wednesday, April 1: 9,334 confirmed cases; 337 deaths
- Thursday, April 2: 10,791 confirmed cases; 417 deaths
- Friday, April 3: 12,744 confirmed cases; 479 deaths
- Saturday, April 4: 14,225 confirmed cases; 540 deaths
- Sunday, April 5: 15,718 confirmed cases; 617 deaths
- Monday, April 6: 17,221 confirmed cases; 727 deaths
- Tuesday April 7: 18,970 confirmed cases; 845 deaths
- Wednesday April 8: 20,346 confirmed cases; 959 deaths
- Thursday April 9: 21,504 confirmed cases; 1,076 deaths
- Friday April 10: 22,783 confirmed cases; 1,281 deaths
- Saturday April 11: 23,993 confirmed cases; 1,392 deaths
- Sunday April 12: 24,638 confirmed cases; 1,487 deaths
- Monday April 13: 25,635 confirmed cases; 1,697 deaths
- Tuesday April 14: 27,001 confirmed cases; 1,768 deaths
- Wednesday April 15: 28,059 confirmed cases; 1,921 deaths
- Thursday April 16: 29,263 confirmed cases; 2,093 deaths
- Friday April 17: 30,023 confirmed cases; 2,227 deaths
- Saturday April 18: 30,791 confirmed cases; 2,308 deaths
- Sunday April 19: 31,424 confirmed cases; 2,391 deaths
- Monday April 20: 32,000 confirmed cases; 2,468 deaths
- Tuesday April 21: 32,967 confirmed cases; 2,700 deaths
- Wednesday April 22: 33,966 confirmed cases; 2,813 deaths
- Thursday April 23: 35,291 confirmed cases; 2,977 deaths
- Friday April 24: 36,641 confirmed cases; 3,085 deaths
- Saturday April 25: 37,203 confirmed cases; 3,274 deaths
- Sunday April 26: 37,778 confirmed cases; 3,315 deaths
- Monday April 27: 38,210 confirmed cases; 3,407 deaths
- Tuesday April 28: 39,262 confirmed cases; 3,567 deaths
- Wednesday April 29: 40,399 confirmed cases; 3,670 deaths
- Thursday April 30: 41,379 confirmed cases; 3,789 deaths
- Friday May 1: 42,356 confirmed cases; 3,866 deaths
- Saturday May 2: 43,207 confirmed cases; 4,020 deaths
- Sunday May 3: 43,759 confirmed cases; 4,049 deaths
- Monday May 4: 43,950 confirmed cases; 4,135 deaths
- Tuesday May 5: 44,397 confirmed cases; 4,179 deaths
- Wednesday May 6: 45,054 confirmed cases; 4,250 deaths
- Thursday May 7: 45,646 confirmed cases; 4,343 deaths
- Friday May 8: 46,326 confirmed cases; 4,393 deaths
- Saturday May 9: 46,756 confirmed cases; 4,526 deaths
- Sunday May 10: 47,138 confirmed cases; 4,551 deaths
- Monday May 11: 47,552 confirmed cases; 4,584 deaths
- Tuesday May 12: 48,021 confirmed cases; 4,674 deaths
- Wednesday May 13: 48,391 confirmed cases; 4,714 deaths
- Thursday May 14: 49,582 confirmed cases; 4,787 deaths
- Friday May 15: 50,079 confirmed cases; 4,825 deaths
- Saturday May 16: 50,504 confirmed cases; 4,880 deaths
- Sunday May 17: 51,142 confirmed cases; 4,891 deaths
- Monday May 18: 51,915 confirmed cases; 4,915 deaths
- Tuesday May 19: 52,350 confirmed cases; 5,017 deaths
- Wednesday May 20: 53,009 confirmed cases; 5,060 deaths
- Thursday May 21: 53,510 confirmed cases; 5,129 deaths
- Friday May 22: 53,913 confirmed cases; 5,158 deaths
- Saturday May 23: 54,365 confirmed cases; 5,223 deaths
- Sunday May 24: 54,679 confirmed cases; 5,228 deaths
- Monday May 25: 54,881 confirmed cases; 5,240 deaths
- Tuesday May 26: 55,104 confirmed cases; 5,266 deaths
- Wednesday May 27: 55,608 confirmed cases; 5,334 deaths
- Thursday May 28: 56,014 confirmed cases; 5,372 deaths
- Friday May 29: 56,621 confirmed cases; 5,406 deaths
- Saturday May 30: 56,884 confirmed cases; 5,463 deaths
- Sunday May 31: 57,397 confirmed cases; 5,491 deaths
- Monday June 1: 57,532 confirmed cases; 5,516 deaths
- Tuesday June 2: 57,731 confirmed cases; 5,553 deaths
- Wednesday June 3: 58,035 confirmed cases; 5,570 deaths
- Thursday June 4: 58,241 confirmed cases; 5,595 deaths.
- Friday June 5: 58,525 confirmed cases; 5,615 deaths
- Saturday June 6: 58,749 confirmed cases; 5,652 deaths
- Sunday June 7: 58,870 confirmed cases; 5,656 deaths
- Monday June 8: 58,999 confirmed cases; 5,673 deaths
- Tuesday June 9: 59,107 confirmed cases; 5,698 deaths
- Wednesday June 10: 59,278 confirmed cases; 5,711 deaths
- Thursday June 11: 59,496 confirmed cases; 5,737 deaths
- Friday June 12: 59,621 confirmed cases; 5,745 deaths
- Saturday June 13: 59,801 confirmed cases; 5,767 deaths
- Sunday June 14: 59,990 confirmed cases; 5,770 deaths
- Monday June 15: 60,064 confirmed cases; 5,772 deaths
- Tuesday June 16: 60,189 confirmed cases; 5,790 deaths
- Wednesday June 17: 60,393 confirmed cases; 5,792 deaths
- Thursday June 18: 60,618 confirmed cases; 5,818 deaths
- Friday June 19: 60,829 confirmed cases; 5,823 deaths
- Saturday June 20: 61,084 confirmed cases; 5,843 deaths
- Sunday June 21: 61,230 confirmed cases; 5,846 deaths
- Monday June 22: 61,409 confirmed cases; 5,853 deaths
- Tuesday June 23: 61,630 confirmed cases; 5,864 deaths
- Wednesday June 24: 61,953 confirmed cases; 5,868 deaths
- Thursday June 25: 62,306 confirmed cases; 5,887 deaths
- Friday June 26: 62,695 confirmed cases, 5,888 deaths
- Saturday June 27: 63,009 confirmed cases, 5,907 deaths
- Sunday June 28: 63,261 confirmed cases, 5,911 deaths
- Monday June 29: 63,497 confirmed cases, 5,915 deaths
- Tuesday June 30: 63,870 confirmed cases, 5,947 deaths
- Wednesday July 1: 64,132 confirmed cases, 5,951 deaths
- Thursday July 2: 64,765 confirmed cases, 5,966 deaths
- Friday July 3: 65,135 confirmed cases, 5,969 deaths
- Saturday July 4: 65,533 confirmed cases, 5,972 deaths
- Sunday July 5: 65,876 confirmed cases, 5,972 deaths
- Monday July 6: 66,173 confirmed cases, 5,975 deaths
- Tuesday July 7: 66,627 confirmed cases, 6,005 deaths
- Wednesday July 8: 67,237 confirmed cases, 6,015 deaths
- Thursday July 9: 67,683 confirmed cases, 6,024 deaths
- Friday July 10: 68,295 confirmed cases, 6,039 deaths
- Saturday July 11: 68,948 confirmed cases, 6,067 deaths
- Sunday July 12: 69,338 confirmed cases, 6,068 deaths
- Monday, July 13: 69,722 confirmed cases, 6,075 deaths
- Tuesday, July 14: 70,306 confirmed cases, 6,081 deaths
- Wednesday, July 15: 71,197 confirmed cases, 6,085 deaths
- Thursday, July 16: 71,842 confirmed cases, 6,101 deaths
- Friday, July 17: 72,502 confirmed cases, 6,108 deaths
- Saturday, July 18: 73,180 confirmed cases, 6,117 deaths
- Sunday, July 19: 73,663 confirmed cases, 6,119 deaths
- Monday, July 20: 74,152 confirmed cases, 6,126 deaths
- Tuesday, July 21: 74,725 confirmed cases, 6,135 deaths
- Wednesday, July 22: 75,248 confirmed cases, 6,141 deaths
- Thursday, July 23: 75,947 confirmed cases, 6,148 deaths
- Friday, July 24: 76,541 confirmed cases, 6,151 deaths
- Saturday July 25: 76,978 confirmed cases, 6,149 deaths
- Sunday July 26: 78,019 confirmed cases, 6,149 deaths
- Monday July 27: 78,507 confirmed cases, 6,154 deaths
- Tuesday July 28: 79,176 confirmed cases, 6,170 deaths
- Wednesday July 29: 80,172 confirmed cases, 6,172 deaths
- Thursday July 30: 80,887 confirmed cases, 6,191 deaths
- Friday July 31: 81,621 confirmed cases, 6,199 deaths
- Saturday August 1: 82,356 confirmed cases, 6,206 deaths
- Sunday August 2: 82,782 confirmed cases, 6,206 deaths
- Monday August 3: 83,386 confirmed cases, 6,212 deaths
- Tuesday August 4: 84,050 confirmed cases, 6,219 deaths
- Wednesday August 5: 84,707 confirmed cases, 6,221 deaths
- Thursday August 6: 85,429 confirmed cases, 6,247 deaths
- Friday August 7: 86,191 confirmed cases, 6,247 deaths
- Saturday August 8: 86,889 confirmed cases, 6,250 deaths
- Sunday August 9: 87,403 confirmed cases, 6,249 deaths
- Monday August 10: 87,960 confirmed cases, 6,257 deaths
- Tuesday August 11: 88,756 confirmed cases, 6,264 deaths
- Wednesday August 12: 89,271 confirmed cases, 6,273 deaths
The number of confirmed cases and testing samples being processed since March 20 has increased dramatically.
— COVID-19 Symptoms —
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory ailments such as:
- 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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
— COVID-19 Prevention —
The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:
- 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.
- Replace handshakes with elbow bumps.
- Stay at least six feet away from others when in a public setting.
The MDHHS hotline for those reporting symptoms will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (800) 535-6136. Kalamazoo County has also activated its COVID-19 hotline at (269) 373-5267.
