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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 22, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update
- June 22, 2020
DAILY NUMBERS AND COMMUNITY
TESTING
The Grand Traverse County
Health Department (GTCHD) reports one new positive case today bringing the
total to 38 positive cases, 6 probable cases, 19 recoveries, and 5 deaths in
Grand Traverse County residents. There are three Grand Traverse County cases
(of the 38) currently in isolation being monitored. Additional statistics are
available on the County’s dashboard.
The new case is a male in
his 30s who became symptomatic while traveling out of state. He did not travel
during his infectious period and based upon the case investigation the exposure
was community-acquired where he traveled. Close contacts have been notified in
that state. Contact tracing continued through the weekend on the two positive
cases reported in the community update on Friday, June 19 and all close
contacts have been notified.
Regionally, Munson
Healthcare is reporting COVID-19 testing results on its
website for each of its hospitals. Numbers listed are by hospital, not
county of residence.
Michigan
has reported 61,230 positive cases and 5,846 deaths of COVID-19. 49,290 have
recovered in Michigan.
COVID-19 TESTING:
Grand Traverse County testing sites include:
- Munson Healthcare Foster
Family Community Health Center (priority 1 & 2 only)
- Northwest
Michigan Health Services (testing all)
- Rite Aid at Chums Corner
(testing all by appointment)
- See Michigan’s COVID-19 test
finder for more options
Testing sites have capacity and tests are available. Individuals
seeking tests can call:
- Their
healthcare provider
- The
Munson Healthcare Covid-19 hotline: 231-935-0951
- The
Michigan COVID-19 hotline: 888-535-6136
TRAVERSE AREA DISTRICT
LIBRARY - MAIN BRANCH REOPENING JUNE 24
The Main
Branch of the library will reopen with face coverings required:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Curbside
service will continue for patrons who prefer the option or for those who
cannot/will not wear masks. Details on what library patrons can expect for
their visit are available on the TADL
website.
FRONT ST. OPEN ONLY TO
PEDESTRIANS STARTING TODAY
In an
effort to allow shoppers and diners more space to practice social distancing,
the DDA, in cooperation with the City of Traverse City and Downtown business
owners, are opening Front Street between Park Street and Union Street to
pedestrians only today through Labor Day. To help with vehicle traffic during
this closure, State Street – also between Park Street and Union Street – will
change from a one-way street to a two-way street.
TOOLKITS FOR BUSINESSES
The Grand Traverse County
Health Department’s reopening toolkits are available on the Health Department website.
STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN
Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay
Open. This includes the following measures while in public:
- Staying
6 feet apart
- Wearing
masks
- Limiting
large social gatherings
- Continuing
basic prevention measures like frequent hand washing
- Following
workplace safety protocols.
Businesses can download a Stay
Safe to Stay Open printable poster and a social media image at the gtcountycovid19.com
website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION &
RESOURCES
Please visit gtcountycovid19.com for important resources
including health and safety information for individuals and businesses.
ABOUT THE JOC
Grand Traverse County’s
Joint Operations Center has been meeting to coordinate efforts and
communication on the COVID-19 pandemic since Friday, March 13. Members include
key community partners from health, government, first responders, education,
social service, and business sectors.
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 19, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update
- June 19, 2020
DAILY NUMBERS AND COMMUNITY TESTING
The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) reports 37
positive cases, 6 probable cases, 19 recoveries, and 5 deaths in Grand Traverse
County residents. Additional statistics are available on the County’s dashboard.
Two new positive cases have been reported since Monday’s update
(6/15/20)
- Female in her 50’s, asymptomatic,
no known community exposure, close contacts have been notified
- Female in her 20’s, case investigation
is in progress.
The GTCHD has received most results from the 835 tests performed
at the National Guard community testing event May 30 and 31 at Turtle Creek
Stadium. The positive results have been included in the daily numbers count and
the GTCHD has followed up on all positive cases.
Regionally, Munson Healthcare is reporting COVID-19 testing
results on
its website for each of its hospitals.
Numbers listed are by hospital, not county of residence.
Michigan has reported 60,618 positive cases and
5,818 deaths of COVID-19. 44,964 have recovered in Michigan.
COVID-19 TESTING:
Weekend Testing:
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing offered by Benzie-Leelanau District
Health Department
Saturday, June 20, from 11-3 at Suttons Bay High School
310 S. Elm Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Sunday, June 21 from 11-3 at Benzie Central High School
9222 Homestead Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
No charge for testing, though they will be collecting insurance
information for that those are insured.
This testing is available for MI residents regardless of
symptoms. No doctor's referral is needed.
Grand Traverse County testing sites include:
- Munson
Healthcare Foster Family Community Health Center (priority 1 & 2
only)
- Northwest
Michigan Health Services (testing all)
- Rite Aid
at Chums Corner (testing all by appointment)
- See Michigan’s
COVID-19 test finder for more options
Testing sites have capacity and tests are available. Individuals
seeking tests can call:
- Their healthcare provider
- The Munson Healthcare Covid-19
hotline: 231-935-0951
- The Michigan COVID-19 hotline:
888-535-6136
FRONT ST. CHANGES START MONDAY
In an effort to allow shoppers and diners more space to practice
social distancing, the DDA, in cooperation with the City of Traverse City and
Downtown business owners, are opening Front Street between Park Street and
Union Street to pedestrians only beginning Monday, June 22nd. To help with
vehicle traffic during this closure, State Street – also between Park Street
and Union Street – will change from a one-way street to a two-way street.
TOOLKITS FOR BUSINESSES
The Grand Traverse County Health Department’s reopening toolkits
are available on the Health Department website.
STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN
Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay
Open. This includes the following measures while in public:
- Staying 6 feet apart
- Wearing masks
- Limiting large social
gatherings
- Continuing basic prevention
measures like frequent hand washing
- Following workplace safety
protocols.
Businesses can download a Stay Safe to Stay Open printable
poster and a social media image at the gtcountycovid19.com website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Please visit gtcountycovid19.com for important resources including health and
safety information for individuals and businesses.
ABOUT THE JOC
Grand Traverse County’s Joint Operations Center has been meeting
to coordinate efforts and communication on the COVID-19 pandemic since Friday,
March 13. Members include key community partners from health, government, first
responders, education, social service, and business
sectors.
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 15, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 15, 2020
DAILY NUMBERS AND COMMUNITY TESTING
The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) continues to report 35 positive cases, 6 probable cases, 18 recoveries, and 5 deaths in Grand Traverse County residents. Additional statistics are available on the County’s dashboard.
The GTCHD has received 714 results of the 835 tests performed at the National Guard community testing event May 30 and 31 at Turtle Creek Stadium. The positive results have been included in the daily numbers count and the GTCHD has followed up on all positive cases. The overall positivity rate was .7%
- Grand Traverse County Resident Results
- 5 positive
- 569 negative
- 4 invalid (could not be tested)
- Non-Grand Traverse County Resident Results
- 136 negative
The GTCHD will report test results when the information is provided by the testing facility. The fastest way for individuals tested at this event to get results is through the patient portal at bioreference.com/patient-portal. Start by selecting “Test Results” then “Create An Account.”
Regionally, Munson Healthcare is reporting COVID-19 testing results onits website for each of its hospitals. Numbers listed are by hospital, not county of residence.
Michigan has reported59,990 positive cases and 5,771 deaths of COVID-19. 44,964 have recovered in Michigan.
COVID-19 TESTING:
Grand Traverse County testing sites include:
- Munson Healthcare Foster Family Community Health Center (priority 1 & 2 only)
- Northwest Michigan Health Services (testing all)
- Rite Aid at Chums Corner(testing all by appointment)
- See Michigan’s COVID-19 test finder for more options
Testing sites have capacity and tests are available. Individuals seeking tests can call:
- Their healthcare provider
- The Munson Healthcare Covid-19 hotline: 231-935-0951
- The Michigan COVID-19 hotline: 888-535-6136
TOOLKITS FOR BUSINESSES
The Grand Traverse County Health Department’s reopening toolkits are available on the Health Department website.
GOVERNOR EXPANDS REOPENING
Starting today, personal services including hair, massages, and nails will reopen statewide. Workplaces are subject to the safeguards outlined in Executive Order 2020-114.
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) entered into Stage 2 of its reopening plan today, offering limited services on campus. NMC also released its plan for the fall semester, which includes face-to-face and online formats with an emphasis on safety and flexibility. General education classes will be offered in three different formats: Hybrid courses with a combination of face-to-face and online instruction, live classes streamed online, and online courses that are offered on-demand. All face-to-face classes will follow the college’s rules for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN
Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay Open.This includes the following measures while in public:
- Staying 6 feet apart
- Wearing masks
- Limiting large social gatherings
- Continuing basic prevention measures like frequent hand washing
- Following workplace safety protocols.
Businesses can download aStay Safe to Stay Open printable poster and a social media image at thegtcountycovid19.com website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Please visitgtcountycovid19.com for important resources including health and safety information for individuals and businesses.
ABOUT THE JOC
Grand Traverse County’s Joint Operations Center has been meeting to coordinate efforts and communication on the COVID-19 pandemic since Friday, March 13.Members include key community partners from health, government, first responders, education, social service, and business sectors.
Friday, June 12, 2020
GT County COVID-19 Community Update 6-12-20
- Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 12, 2020
- Female in her 60’s, asymptomatic, community acquired, no known community exposure
- Grand Traverse County Resident Results
- 5 positive
- 548 negative
- 4 invalid (could not be tested)
- Non Grand Traverse County Resident Results
- 129 negative
- Munson Healthcare Foster Family Community Health Center (priority 1 & 2 only)
- Northwest Michigan Health Services (testing all)
- Their healthcare provider
- The Munson Healthcare Covid-19 hotline: 231-935-0951
- The Michigan COVID-19 hotline: 888-535-6136
Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay Open. This includes the following measures while in public:
- Staying 6 feet apart
- Wearing masks
- Limiting large social gatherings
- Continuing basic prevention measures like frequent hand washing
- Following workplace safety protocols.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 10, 2020
- Female in her 60’s, asymptomatic,
no known community exposure
- Female in her 40’s, asymptomatic,
no known community exposure
Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay Open. This includes the following measures while in public:
- Staying 6 feet apart
- Wearing masks
- Limiting large social
gatherings
- Continuing basic prevention measures
like frequent hand washing
- Following workplace safety
protocols.