Torch Lake Michigan Sandbank Party – Several test positive for COVID-19 after attending July 4 festivities

RAPID CITY, Mich. (WLS) – Several people tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a large July 4 meeting on a northwest Michigan sandbar, health officials said Friday.

Another Michigan health department notified the Northwest Michigan Health Department of several people who tested positive for COVID-19 last week after attending the Torch Lake sandbank festivities in Rapid City during the May 4 holiday. July.

Health authorities said many people may have been exposed to COVID-19 over the weekend, and the positive cases were unable to offer identifying information for all potential contacts, Michigan authorities said.

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Those who attended the Torch Lake Sandbar party over the weekend of July 4 should monitor the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and look for evidence if symptoms develop or if you are at high risk of exposure due to proximity to others. or not wearing a cloth face covering, health officials said.

People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, Michigan officials said. Anyone who self-controls as a result of possible exposure to COVID-19 should stay as far away from others as possible and limit travel.

Anyone with questions about the tests or about possible exposure should call the health department at 1-800-432-4121.

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