Adrian, MI – The Lenawee County Health Department issued information Friday afternoon about the current status of COVID-19 in the community.
They said that as of October 30th, there have been 1141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lenawee County, with 165 being active. 10 people are currently hospitalized. The Health Department also said this about case investigation and contact tracing:
“We need your help. Case investigation and contact tracing are critical in helping to control the spread of coronavirus. If you get a call or text from MI COVID Help or the Lenawee County Health Department, please answer the phone or return the call.
You may be asked:
• For your name and address.
• For your date of birth.
• For information about your close contacts and information about recent travel, businesses you may have visited and gatherings you may have attended (including family events) etc. This information is critical in controlling the spread of the virus.
• Questions about your health and whether you’ve experienced any symptoms.”
Testing in Lenawee County
The most current information regarding testing in Lenawee County can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/
If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, talk to your healthcare provider about testing. If you do not have a provider, you may call (517) 264-5226, option 5 to speak to a public health nurse.
The Lenawee County Health Department also issued gathering guidance:
In anticipation of gatherings such as trick-or-treating, football games, and other types of upcoming events and festivities, the following prevention strategies should be used. Using a combination of these activities will offer better protection than using any one form of protection alone.
• Get together outside whenever possible. You have up to 20 times higher risk of getting sick
inside.
• If you do get together inside, include no more than two households and 10 people.
• Limit time inside together—greater duration is greater risk.
• Wear a mask – take it off when you eat or drink, then put it back on.
• Keep six feet apart as much as you can.
• When possible, keep voices down; high volume can increase COVID transmission by 30 times.
• Wash hands regularly and do not share utensils.
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