The Health Department of Northwest Michigan released a Public Health Alert today, reminding residents of the important health and safety precautions we should all be following this holiday weekend and continuing through the busy summer months.
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches bringing more visitors to northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare officials remind residents and visitors the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., said the health care system has seen an increase in the number of people testing positive and requiring hospitalization in the past few days.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is reporting four new cases today in Antrim (1), Charlevoix (1), and Emmet (2). We cannot stress enough that COVID-19 is still present in our communities, and we must all do our part to stop the spread. When coupled together, hand washing, wearing a mask, and keeping a distance from those outside your household are the best protection that we have right now against COVID-19. Every time we follow these precautionary steps we are actively choosing to support the continued progression of re-opening in our region and state.
