Michigan officials released information on new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19, raising the total number of people infected to 65 as of March 17.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released information on 12 new cases, including 10 men and two women. Coronavirus is being found in residents across the state, but Wayne County has the most cases of any Michigan county so far, with 17 total.

Counties of residency of people who tested positive for COVID-19. Map created by Scott Levin | slevin@mlive.com

The new cases include:

The city of Detroit - two men

Ingham County - one man

Jackson County - one woman

Leelanau County - one man

Macomb County - two men, one woman

Oakland County - two men

Otsego County - one man

Wayne County - one man

The number of cases in Michigan has continued to rise since the first test came back positive on March 10. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency two days later.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services started releasing daily updates on COVID-19 case numbers at 2 p.m. Get the latest information here.

The new information raises the number of cases in Detroit to eight, with nine more in Wayne County. There are also 16 cases in Oakland County and eight total cases in Macomb County.

Ingham County is reporting three coronavirus cases, instead of the two cases listed by the state. Ingham County officials confirmed their figure is up to date as of Tuesday, March 17.

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Twenty-five people who have contracted coronavirus remain hospitalized, while 32 are not. The state lists eight patients as “unknown.” The cases are spread across age groups, with slightly more people between 60-69 affected, according to state data.

As of March 17, most of the cases are male. Only 42% of those who have tested positive are women.

Whitmer told Michigan residents to assume they have coronavirus as a way to help prevent its further spread in the state.

Whitmer ordered the closure of public schools, bars, restaurants, and other public venues, also banning meetings of 50 people or more to prevent community spread of coronavirus.

“Even if you are young, even if you feel healthy and you don’t have any symptoms right now, you can unknowingly be carrying this virus,” she said during a Sunday press conference. “Assume that you are and take this seriously. It’s not just about protecting yourself — it’s about protecting everyone.”

Coronavirus symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Many infected people exhibit mild symptoms and don’t necessarily need to be tested or treated in-person, as there’s currently no known vaccine or cure for the disease.

Read MLive’s complete coverage at mlive.com/coronavirus

Figures are up to date as of March 17, 2020. (Source: Michigan.gov)

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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