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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