First coronavirus case reported in Muskegon County - mlive.com

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – The first case of coronavirus in Muskegon County has been reported by health officials.

The “adult female” is a presumptive positive for COVID-19 as the result of testing through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Muskegon County health department reported in a press release Monday, March 23.

The woman was tested on March 20, and her test result was confirmed Sunday evening, March 22, Kathy Moore, director of the health department, said during a morning press conference. The woman has no history of domestic or international travel, and was self isolating at her home, Moore said.

The woman’s “close contacts” have been informed, are being monitored for symptoms and informed to self quarantine, according to the press release. The woman is being “responsible and cooperative” and tends to stay at home and is not very social, Moore said.

“This is not a big concern for large community spread by this individual,” she said.

About another 45 tests from Muskegon County are pending, and that the lab is “inundated,” Moore said. About 10 have been returned as negative, she said.

“We probably will receive additional cases in the near future,” Moore said.

Justin Grill, chief medical officer for Mercy Health in Muskegon, said anyone experiencing symptoms should call their primary care provider.

Coronavirus symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Those with symptoms are encouraged to call their medical provider’s office or the State of Michigan hotline at 888-535-6136.

There are now 1,035 cases diagnosed statewide the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported over the weekend. An additional 787 cases were reported on Saturday.

The number of deaths in Michigan remained at eight.

The most recent death involved a 52-year-old man with underlying health conditions. He was being treated at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township.

A concentration of the cases are in southeast Michigan, with 325 cases in Detroit, 277 in Oakland County, 152 in Wayne County, and 140 in Macomb County.

MLive has complete coverage on coronavirus COVID-19, including maps of known cases, at mlive.com/coronavirus.

PREVENTION TIPS

Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating state-government resources and the response to the coronavirus spread. It has shared the following tips:

What you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases:

· Always cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.

· Stay home if you are sick and advise others to do the same.

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

· Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

· Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if soap and warm water are not available.

· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (computers, keyboards, desks, etc.).

· It’s not too late to get your flu shot! While the influenza vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 infection, it can help keep you healthy during the flu season.

For statewide and national information on the virus, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

More on MLive:

Monday, March 23: Latest developments on coronavirus in Michigan

Cities, townships in Muskegon County adjust hours due to coronavirus

Families appreciate school-delivered meals as Muskegon adjusts to coronavirus shutdown

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