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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