OAKLAND COUNTY, MI -- A fourth Michigan death from coronavirus COVID-19 has been reported involving a 50-year-old Oakland County man.

The Oakland County Health Division reported the death late Friday, March 20 and said the man had underlying health conditions.

The three other Michigan deaths -- two in the City of Detroit and one in Wayne County -- all happened this week.

Michigan confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 549

They involved an 81-year-old patient being treated at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and a woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions who died at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac.

Michigan’s first reported death was a man in his 50s who also had underlying health conditions. He died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County Wednesday.

“This is a tragic loss and we share our heartfelt condolences with the family,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said in a written statement. "This is also an important reminder of the seriousness of this virus and the importance of personal and community-wide efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.”

Statewide, 549 people have tested positive for COVID-19, the root of a pandemic. Oakland County has recorded 202 of the cases.

No further information was immediately released about the Oakland County death.

Read all of MLive’s coverage on the coronavirus at mlive.com/coronavirus. Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

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.

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