5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in Southgate

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – The Wayne County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that it confirmed a total of five COVID-19 cases linked to a wedding held Saturday, July 18 at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate.

More people may have been at risk of contracting and exposing others to COVID-19 as more than 100 people attended. interior reception, according to Wayne County health officials.

• Reception attendees at Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report your contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and quarantine at home as directed.

The health division said the Wayne County communicable disease team is conducting a full investigation of the cases and tracking confirmed cases, as well as contacting event attendees for potential cases. Confirmed positives have been instructed to self-isolate until authorized by public health according to CDC guidance, health officials said.

Notifications are also being sent to all Wayne County banquet halls “reaffirming the rules” of the governor’s Executive Order 2020-110 and increasing inspections in banquet halls and other large venues, including after hours and weekends. week, to confirm compliance with the Executive Order.

“The safety and security of Wayne County residents is our top priority,” said Carol Austerberry, Wayne County Health Officer. “Businesses must intend to follow the rules to limit the spread of COVID-19 and save lives.”

On June 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-110 outlining the rules on meetings, performances, and events. This order limits attendance to no more than 10 people in the interior and 100 people abroad in this region of the state (Region 1). This event was a direct violation of the order, with assistance exceeding the limit imposed on the number of people inside, Wayne County health officials said.

The Wayne County Division of Public Health wants to remind the public of the importance of following all public health orders, social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands properly, not going to large crowded events, and staying home when sick.

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What are the guest limits for weddings, receptions, or other social events held at a restaurant / banquet hall in Michigan?

The answer to the above question is from Michigan State Executive Order 2020-115 Frequently Asked Questions section:

These events are subject to the limitations in sections 5 and 6 of Executive Order 2020-110, if the event is held in Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7. Accordingly, if the event is outdoors and between people not part of the same household, cannot exceed 100 people; If the event is indoors and between people who are not part of the same household, it cannot exceed 10 people. In all cases, people who are not part of the same household must be six feet apart from each other during the event.

If the event takes place in Region 6 or 8, the event is subject to the limitations of section 7 (a) of Executive Order 2020-115. Consequently, if the event is outdoors and among people who are not part of the same household, it cannot exceed 250 people; If the event is indoors and between people who are not part of the same household, it cannot exceed 50 people. In all cases, people who are not part of the same household must be six feet apart from each other during the event.