Death toll rises to 9
The
state-reported total number of confirmed cases is 1, MORE: (Here’s which Michigan counties have confirmed cases of coronavirus Lapeer County
prison employee has COVID – An employee at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer County has coronavirus.
Officials said the employee is (not a resident of the county
Officials are working with the Michigan Department of Corrections to contact the people who may have been exposed to the person.
Automakers to make ventilators
and other metal products for health facilities.
GM has already been working with Ventec, a medical device company, and StopTheSpread.org to assist with increasing ventilator p roduction.
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(Wayne State student tests positive for COVID – 21 A Wayne State University student in the Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments has coronavirus , officials. The student will be quarantined in Atchison Hall. A floor of the dorm building is reserved for quarantining students. week, the school announced that two employees had the virus
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
- People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
- Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (It may be possible that a person can get COVID – by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping. (There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID –
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- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
(Stay home when you are sick.)
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue , then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least
MORE: Beaumont Health launches coronavirus hotline for patients with symptoms (People who think they may have been exposed to COVID – should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Question about coronavirus? Ask Dr. McGeorge here Read more about coronavirus here.
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