8 possible COVID-19 exposure locations identified in Traverse City after group fails to follow rules

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Officials have identified eight possible locations for exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19), including bars and vineyards, in Traverse City after they were visited by a group of people who tested positive for the virus and admitted not following any of the guidelines. of security .

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Officials from the Grand Traverse County Health Department said a group of people visited the area last week and admitted that they did not practice any social distancing or COVID-19 prevention measures.

As a result, anyone who has gone to the following eight locations at the corresponding times could have been exposed:

• Mari Vineyards: 1 pm to 2 pm June 18.
• Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery: 2 pm to 3 pm June 18.
• Bowers Harbor Vineyards: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm June 18.
• Amical Restaurant: 7 pm to 8:39 pm June 18.
• Hotel Indigo rooftop bar: from 8 pm to 9 pm on June 19.
• Little Fleet Food Trucks: 9 p.m. to 10:30 pmel June 19.
• Low bar: 10:45 pm to 11:30 pm
• Kilkenny Irish Public House: 11:45 pm to 1:45 pm June 19 to June 20.

Anyone who was at these locations at any of the appropriate times should self-monitor for coronavirus symptoms for 14 days. Anyone who is concerned about having contact with the group should call the health department’s Communicable Disease Line at 231-995-6801.

“This is a sobering reminder that the virus continues to circulate in Michigan and northern Michigan,” said health official Wendy Hirschenberger. “We need to continue to be vigilant and practice social distancing, wear a mask and be aware that this is far from over. Just because we’ve reopened doesn’t mean we can relax our protective actions. Anyone could have COVID-19 and may not know it because some people with coronaviruses are not yet sick and some people never have signs of the disease. I strongly urge everyone to take precautions so that we can reduce infections and keep businesses open. “

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 38 cases of coronavirus and five deaths, as of Thursday.

While controlling yourself, all people who may have been exposed should be kept as far away from family and friends as possible.