UPDATE: Coronavirus cases now 45 in Michigan as governor says assume you have it to help prevent its spread

LANSING, MI -- Eight more confirmed cases of coronavirus have been found in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on the night of Saturday, March 14, announced the results of the eight adults, bringing the state’s total to 33 cases.

The specimens will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation testing.

The cases include:

Detroit, adult male with history of domestic travel and contact with someone with a confirmed case.

Oakland County, adult male with history of domestic travel.

Oakland County, adult male with unknown travel history.

Oakland County, adult female with history of contact with someone with a confirmed case.

Macomb County, adult male with no known travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case.

Monroe County, adult female with history of domestic travel.

Wayne County, adult female with unknown travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case.

Washtenaw County, adult female with whose travel history or possible case exposure is currently not known.

MDHHS on Friday, March 13, announced the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Bay County. The person is a male physician at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw.

Below is a county-by-county map of Michigan tracking cases statewide, and a map plotting sites of potential exposure.

Following the maps is a chart representing the MDHHS’ daily report on total tested, irrespective of geographical origin. Both will be updated as more reports come from the MDHHS.

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Potential COVID-19 exposure sites

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Coronavirus symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. They include fever, cough and shortness of breath.

This is a rapidly evolving situation. Updates will be posted to 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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