First case of coronavirus confirmed in Muskegon County – WZZM13.com

MUSKEGON, Mich. Muskegon County has identified its first positive case of COVID-19 on Monday, March 23.

Public Health Muskegon County (PHMC) was able to identify the positive case through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) testing.

Weve been anticipating and expecting the confirmation of COVID-19 in our community, said Kathy Moore, Muskegon County Health Officer. To slow the potential spread its critical for the public to comply with public health orders and practice common sense precautions.

The positive case is an adult female. PHMC officials are now working to find the people who have been in close contact with the woman.

No other details about the case were available as of Monday morning.

Those who are identified will be monitored for symptoms and be asked to self-quarantine.

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The uncertainty of the situation brings a great deal of anxiety to everyone, said Mark Eisenbarth, Muskegon County Administrator. We need your help in following the Executive Orders of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in an effort to protect all the citizens of Muskegon County.

STATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19

Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:

The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:

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