DETROIT – The St. Clair County Health Department has been notified of possible exposure to COVID-19 at two area food service establishments. Clients of both facilities are encouraged to self-monitor symptoms for the next 14 days and seek evidence if they become symptomatic with any of the following: fatigue, cough, …
Read More »Fall sports in high school will begin normally in Michigan, with backup plans COVID-19
DETROIT – Michigan fall school sports are scheduled to start as normal, but there will be contingency plans for possible coronavirus disruptions (COVID-19). Members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association discussed ideas for sports beginning in August and will meet again on July 29 to continue that discussion. High …
Read More »Michigan coronavirus cases (COVID-19) up to 72,502; Death toll now at 6,108
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 72,502 as of Friday, including 6,108 deaths, state officials report. Friday’s update represents 660 new cases and seven additional deaths. Thursday’s totals were 71,842 confirmed cases and 6,101 total deaths. New cases have increased moderately in …
Read More »A day in the life of a COVID-19 contact tracer
Tracking contacts is considered a critical tool in the fight to contain coronavirus, but what is it like to get the job done? While medical personnel are working to save COVID-19 lives, it is the contact trackers that can actually stop the spread. READ: ‘Answer the phone’: Michigan health officials …
Read More »Michigan health officials contacting residents about contact COVID-19
DETROIT – Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Michigan and the state is trying to increase its contact tracking, but it is difficult to track when it cannot be contacted. Michigan health officials are asking residents to pick up the phone as it could be information related to COVID-19. …
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