A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Since October 1, 2020, Grand Traverse County has reported 208 new cases of COVID-19 and have traced over 900 close contacts to positive cases who were instructed to quarantine. With that in mind, it is an understatement to say that case investigations are an invaluable component to limiting the Read More…
NEW EMERGENCY ORDERS AND RULES ISSUED On Friday, October 9th, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order under section 2253 of the Public Health Code. This order provides additional detail and clarity around the major areas of protection including facial coverings, worker protections, and limits on Read More…
For Thursday, October 15, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19. Thursday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 543, with 380 recovered and twelve deaths, leaving 151 active cases. While conducting case investigations, the listed locations, during the specified dates and times were discovered to be a Read More…
For Wednesday, October 13, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and one death. Wednesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 535, with 373 recovered and twelve deaths, leaving 146 active cases. The latest death was a male, in his 70s. While conducting case investigations, the listed Read More…
For Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 and one death. Tuesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 527, with 375 recovered and eleven deaths, leaving 141 active cases. The latest death was a female, in her 80s, who was being cared for at Read More…
The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 and one death since October 9, 2020, bringing the cumulative case total to 521 with 373 recovered and ten deaths, leaving 138 active cases. The latest death, a male in his 80s, was being cared for at Munson Medical Center. There are Read More…
STAY SAFE! The way we celebrate Halloween in Michigan will be different this year due to COVID 19. There are still many ways to celebrate safely. Here are some tips to help Michiganders stay safe this year. Make sure to also check on and follow guidance or regulations released by the local health department. HOMEOWNERS Read More…
For October 9, 2020, Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 6 new cases. The total case count is 506, with 364 recovered and 9 deaths, leaving 133 active cases. There are no community exposures to report today. From October 7th through October 8th Grand Traverse County Health Department completed 19 case investigations for confirmed Read More…
For Thursday, October 8, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting six new cases of COVID-19. Thursday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 500, with 361 recovered and nine deaths, leaving 130 active cases. While conducting case investigations, the listed locations, during the specified dates and times were discovered to be a Read More…
For Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the cumulative case total to 494 with 358 recovered and nine deaths, leaving 127 active cases. The Grand Traverse County Health Department stresses that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. The best Read More…
The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 since October 3, 2020, bringing the cumulative case total to 469 with 352 recovered and nine deaths, leaving 108 active cases. While conducting case investigations, the listed location, during the specified date and times was discovered to be a place of potential Read More…
Directive restricts gatherings, requires face coverings, limits bars and other venues LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon today issued an Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 restricting gathering sizes, requiring face coverings in public spaces and places limitations on bars and other venues. The order follows the Michigan Supreme Court decision on Friday, Read More…
WEEKLY NUMBERS The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) has reported 36 new positive cases since Friday, September 25, bringing the total to 454 total cases, 341 recoveries, and nine deaths, leaving 104 active cases in Grand Traverse County. Case investigations and contact tracing are in progress, and information will be shared when it is Read More…
For Thursday, September 24, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting four new cases of COVID-19. Thursday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 415 with 305 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 103 active cases.While conducting case investigations, the listed location, during the specified dates and times were discovered to be a place Read More…
For Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19. Wednesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 411, with 301 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 103 active cases. Although case investigations are ongoing, there are no places of potential public exposure to report today. From September Read More…
For Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting three new cases of COVID-19. Wednesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 384, with 242 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 135 active cases. While conducting case investigations, the listed locations were discovered to be a place of potential public exposure. Planet Read More…
For Tuesday, September 15, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting six new cases of COVID-19. Tuesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 384, with 236 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 141 active cases. While conducting case investigations, the listed locations were discovered to be a place of potential public exposure. U&I Read More…
For Monday, September 14, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting two new cases of COVID-19. Monday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 378, with 232 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 139 active cases. While conducting case investigations, no places of potential public exposure were discovered to report at this time. From Read More…
DAILY NUMBERS The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) has reported 35 new positive cases since Friday, September 4, bringing the total to 372 total cases, 216 recoveries, and seven deaths, leaving 149 active cases in Grand Traverse County. Case investigations and contact tracing are in progress, and information will be shared when it is Read More…
For Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting six new cases of COVID-19. Wednesday’s additions bring the cumulative case total to 350, with 204 recovered and seven deaths, leaving 139 active cases. There are no places of potential public exposure to report today. From September 4 through September 8 Grand Read More…