CONCORD, MI – People who attended a sand volleyball tournament in Concord were possibly exposed to the new coronavirus, Jackson County health officials said.
The tournament took place on Sunday, July 26 at Gottschalk Park, 420 Homer Road, reports the Jackson County Health Department. People who attended the event or had close contact of more than 15 minutes with someone who attended the event were potentially exposed to COVID-19, authorities said.
Exposure to the coronavirus could have occurred at the event or in the days after close contact with someone who was there, authorities said. Symptoms generally appear in two to 14 days.
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People should tell people they had contact with that they have been exposed to the virus, authorities said. Exposure, even with symptoms, does not mean that people need to be tested, but that they should stay home, authorities said.
People with symptoms, as well as those who were in close contact with someone symptomatic, should isolate themselves from others with whom they live as much as possible, authorities said. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Headaches, stomach problems, as well as loss of taste and smell are less common symptoms.
People outside of Jackson County were likely attending the tournament and may have been exposed but have not yet been identified as close contacts, authorities said. Your information must be turned over to the health department for follow-up contacts, authorities said.
People who attended the sand volleyball tournament should call the health department at 517-788-4420 and choose option 9 to leave a message. Contact information for non-county residents should also be left at that number.
Test appointments can be made through Henry Ford Allegiance Health by calling 517-205-6100 or the Family Health Center by calling 517-748-5363.
COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS
In addition to washing their hands regularly and not touching their faces, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone can carry the virus.
Health officials say you should stay at least 6 feet away from others and work from home, if possible.
Use sanitizing wipes or sanitizing spray cleaners on frequently touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and carry hand sanitizer when you go to places like stores.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also issued executive orders requiring people to cover their faces with their mouths and noses in closed, outdoor public spaces. See an explanation of what that means here.
Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19 in Michigan, visit https://www.mlive.com/coronavirus/data/.
