The second Coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis in Allegan County was reported Saturday.
The Allegan County Health Department announced a 40-year-old with no travel history has been hospitalized. Officials said the individual took proper precautions early on and had minimal community contact.
Health Officer Angelique Joynes said, “It is incredibly important for all of us to follow the Governor’s Executive ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Order. If you are ill and a critical infrastructure worker, do not report to work. Call a medical provider or use a telehealth app to get guidance on next steps. Remember to act as if those you interact with have COVID-19. Continue to practice social distancing and good hand hygiene.”
The first positive Coronavirus case in the county, reported earlier this month, is an 85-year-old who also was hospitalized.
The Health Department is not naming public low-risk exposure locations. Residents should behave as though the virus may be present when they are in public places in the community. ACHD reinforces that people should be taking all recommended prevention measures.
Updates will be posted as more information becomes available. Visit www.allegancounty.org/health. A local COVID19 informational hotline is also available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at (269) 686-4546.
Additional accurate information about COVID-19 is available at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.
