When the first two cases of coronavirus-infected residents of Michigan were announced on March 10, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services began producing daily reports on the number of patients tested, how many returned a positive or negative result for the virus, and also a total number of potential candidates referred for future assessment.
The MDHHS is also reporting on the county of origin of those infected and sites the patients previously visited where exposure to the virus may have occurred.
Below are county-by-county maps of Michigan tracking those cases, and charts of cases by county and testing positivity rate.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency and issued recommendations to control the spread of the virus, including avoiding gatherings of 100 or more people, staying home when sick and practicing good hygiene.
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PREVENTION TIPS
Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating state-government resources and the response to the coronavirus spread. It has shared the following tips:
What you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases:
- Always cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.
- Stay home if you are sick and advise others to do the same.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if soap and warm water are not available.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (computers, keyboards, desks, etc.).
- It’s not too late to get your flu shot! While the influenza vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 infection, it can help keep you healthy during the flu season.
