Wayne County Public Health Division Confirms 13 COVID-19 Cases Related to Romulus Bar and Restaurant

DETROIT – On Sunday, the Wayne County Division of Public Health confirmed that a total of 13 COVID-19 cases are connected to the Playhouse Club in Romulus. Of these 13 cases, 12 are club employees or sponsors and one confirmed case was an employee of a Checkers restaurant in Romulus.

The county’s communicable disease team recently completed its case investigation and tracking of these confirmed cases. Those who tested positive were instructed to isolate themselves for 14 days and until their next COVID-19 test shows no signs of the disease.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 65,533 as of Sunday morning, including 5,972 deaths, state officials report.

Anyone who has visited or worked at the Playhouse Club between June 17 and July 1, or who has worked or sponsored Romulus Checkers between June 27 and July 4, should contact the County Health Division. Wayne at 734-727-7078.

“It is imperative that all people who visited these two facilities during the exposure call and cooperate with our communicable disease team so that we can understand the extent of the outbreak,” said Carol Austerberry, Wayne County Public Health Officer.

Clients of any of the establishments who were potentially exposed between these dates and who are symptomatic or non-symptomatic are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division to report their contact, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible and quarantine at home.

“We understand that during this vacation weekend it is difficult to refrain from reuniting with friends and family,” said Austerberry. “But if you must, follow some simple precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stay six feet away, avoid large gatherings, wash your hands with soap and water frequently, and stay home if you’re not feeling well. “

For more information and updates on Wayne County’s COVID-19 response, visit www.waynecounty.com or call 734-287-7870.

Bars in Royal Oak and Lansing have reported exposure to COVID-19. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is close the interior bar services in most of the state amid an increase in coronavirus cases (COVID-19).

Ingham County health officials on Saturday announced multiple cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) linked to a Lansing veterinary clinic, with even more people exposed.

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