Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - June 10, 2020
DAILY NUMBERS AND COMMUNITY TESTING
The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) reports 34
positive cases, 6 probable cases, 18 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
(6/8/20).
- Female in her 60’s, asymptomatic,
no known community exposure
- Female in her 40’s, asymptomatic,
no known community exposure
The GTCHD is beginning to receive testing results from the
National Guard drive-through community testing held on May 30 and 31 at Turtle
Creek Stadium. 835 people, mostly from the Grand Traverse region participated.
27% of the results for tests conducted on Grand Traverse County residents have
come back. Of those results, 4 were positive (these are reflected in the
GT County numbers reported), 209 negative, 3 invalid samples (that could not be
tested), for a total of 216 returned test results. The results for 10 out of
county resident tests also came back and all were negative. In addition,
voluntary congregate care facility testing was also conducted, resulting in 1
new case (which is reflected in the 34 total positive cases in GT County
residents), 14 were negative, and one was invalid. A total of 19 test results
have come back from this testing effort, but more results are expected.
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 on
its website
for each of its
hospitals. Numbers listed are by hospital, not county of residence.
Michigan has reported 59,107 positive cases and 5,698 deaths of COVID-19. 42,041 have
recovered in Michigan.
JOC TO MEET MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS - NEW SCHEDULE BEGINS WEEK OF JUNE
15TH
The Joint Operations Center will begin to hold meetings and issue
community updates on Mondays and Fridays beginning the week of June 15th. This
is a change from the current schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Should there become a need to meet more frequently in the future, updated
schedule information will be provided.
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT RETURNING TO WORK
The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has developed new guidance
on
Suitable Work and Refusal of Work for workers and employers. The guidance reminds employers of
their obligations to follow workplace
safety laws and guidance related to COVID-19, and focuses on policy that expands good-cause
related to COVID-19 for employees who refuse offers of work and seek to
continue receiving unemployment benefits.
TOOLKITS FOR BUSINESSES
The
Grand Traverse County Health Department has released reopening toolkits for Short-Term
Rentals and Campgrounds. All reopening toolkits are available
on the Health
Department website.
GOVERNOR EXPANDS REOPENING FOR NORTHERN MICHIGAN JUNE 10TH
On June 10, our region will move to phase 5 of the MI
Safe Start Plan. Phase 5 allows the reopening of salons, movie theaters, and
gyms, subject to safety protocols and procedures designed to minimize the
spread of COVID-19. On June 15, personal services including hair, massages, and
nails will reopen statewide.
Under Phase 5, indoor social gatherings and organized events of up
to 50 people are permissible. Outdoor social gatherings and organized events
are also allowed if people maintain six feet of distance from one another and
the gathering consists of no more than 250 people. In addition, outdoor performance
and sporting venues will be open with a larger capacity limit of 500.
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:
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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