Public Service Announcement
Grand Traverse Health Department Has Reported to
Cherry Capital Airport That a Passenger with a Case of COVID-19 Flew Through
TVC
For
Immediate Release: Media Contacts:
Susan
Wilcox Olson (231-590-5930)
Charlie
Olson (231-590-1759)
(Traverse City, MI) March 24, 2020 – The Grand Traverse Health
Department has reported to Cherry Capital Airport that a passenger with
COVID-19 flew through Cherry Capital Airport on Monday, March 16th
on Delta Air Lines flight 4991 Detroit to Traverse City. The flight landed at Cherry
Capital Airport - at approximately 6:53 P.M. Any passengers that were on that flight please
contact your LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Delta Air Lines will be reaching out to all passengers on flight 4991.
We
continue to encourage our community members to practice prevention strategies
to reduce the spread of germs and protect everyone’s health. There is currently
no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to
prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
To
prevent the spread of COVID-19, people should:
•
Follow Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order to “Stay Home, Stay Safe.”
• Stay
home when sick.
• Avoid
close contact with sick people.
• Wash
their hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid
touching their face.
•
Disinfect commonly touched surfaces.
•
Follow suggested guidelines for social distancing
For
social distancing, we recommend the following:
• Keep
six feet between yourself and others when possible.
• Avoid
public places at their busiest times.
• Work
from home when possible.
• Limit
travel.
Older
adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like
heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more
serious complications from COVID-19 illness. View additional prevention steps
from CDC for people at higher risk. Consult with your health care provider for
more steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
