DAILY NUMBERS
The Grand Traverse County Health Department reports the total
number of COVID-19 cases remains at 23 positive cases, 6 probable cases, 16
recoveries, and 5 deaths in Grand Traverse County residents. Additional
statistics are available on the County’s dashboard.
Two out-of-state visitors tested positive over the holiday weekend
but will not be counted as positive cases in Grand Traverse County because they
are not residents. The Grand Traverse County Health Department conducted a case
investigation and contact tracing and as a result, 6 individuals in Grand
Traverse County are self-quarantining and will be monitored for the next 14
days.
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 55,104 positive cases and 5,266 deaths of COVID-19. 33,168 have
recovered in Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN BUSINESS & HEALTHCARE TOWN HALL - TOMORROW
5/28
On Thursday, May 28, 2020, Traverse Connect will host a Virtual
Town Hall: Northern Michigan Business & Healthcare from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00
p.m. As Northern Michigan reopens, it is critical that businesses make sure
they are working to keep staff and customers safe. The webinar will feature a
panel discussion about the steps businesses should be taking to ensure they are
protecting our community and their workers as the region reopens. The panel
discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. The free webinar
is hosted by Traverse Connect in partnership with the Better Business Bureau
Serving Western Michigan, Munson Healthcare, the Grand Traverse County Health
Department, and the Northwest Michigan and Benzie-Leelanau Health Departments.
Panelists will include:
- Wendy Hirschenberger, Grand
Traverse County Health Officer
- Lisa Peacock, Northwest Michigan
and Benzie-Leelanau District Health Officer
- Matt Wille, President and CEO of
Munson Medical Center
To participate,
register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-skF6xZ9RzmkOoulcea-jA.
GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING BUILDINGS AFTER PROLONGED SHUTDOWN OR
REDUCED OPERATION
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is sharing the following information regarding Legionella infection risk and building reopenings:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is sharing the following information regarding Legionella infection risk and building reopenings:
As Michiganders
begin to return to work, building owners and operators must be prepared to
ensure that their water systems are safe to use after a prolonged shutdown to
minimize the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other diseases caused by
waterborne pathogens. To help avoid an increase in Legionnaires’ disease, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have updated their online Guidance
for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation. The guidance outlines the
steps to take before and during reopening a building to help keep Michiganders
safe.
UPDATED COVID-19 TEST PRIORITIZATION GUIDELINES
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is substantially expanding COVID-19 testing prioritization criteria. Newly-eligible groups include:
UPDATED COVID-19 TEST PRIORITIZATION GUIDELINES
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is substantially expanding COVID-19 testing prioritization criteria. Newly-eligible groups include:
- Asymptomatic patients in preparation
for surgical procedures, as deemed necessary by the treating clinician
- Asymptomatic people with known
exposure to a person with COVID-19, or symptoms of COVID-19
- Asymptomatic people who work in a
profession that puts them at high risk of exposure
- Testing to increase rates per
million per day in communities facing inequity in access (i.e., areas with
higher proportion of racial/ethnic minorities, rural communities).
Questions? Call the Michigan COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1-888-535-6136
(Available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through MDHHS).
Residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to Stay Safe to Stay Open. This includes the following measures while in public:
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 social gatherings to 10
people
- Continuing basic prevention
measures like frequent hand washing
- Following workplace safety
protocols.
Reminder to seasonal and returning residents: the Grand Traverse
County Health Department and Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance are
recommending a 14-day self-quarantine to limit the chances you might spread the virus unknowingly.
Returning residents are encouraged to use store delivery services upon arrival
to the area.
STAY SAFER AT HOME
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.
