DCH has collected twenty specimens that have been sent to be tested for COVID-19.
DCH has received seven test results, all have been negative. Lab testing time has taken longer than expected due to the high volumes of COVID-19 tests that have been sent in for testing.
We will keep you updated as future test results are received.
A total of three positive cases have been reported in the Upper Peninsula, one each from Chippewa, Luce and Marquette Counties.
Please remember, to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by implementing these simple practices:
o Wash your hands often – Scrub with soap and water for 20 seconds or rub your hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer for 15 seconds.
o Don’t touch your face – Especially avoid contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.
o Practice social distancing whenever possible – This means avoiding close contact with others.
o Stay home if you are sick.
o Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue – Dispose of the tissue immediately afterward. Use your shirt sleeve, not your hands, if no tissue is available.
o Disinfect frequently touched surfaces – Phones, doorknobs, elevator buttons, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks and more.
If you are sick and experiencing serious respiratory problems, please call your care provider or the DCH COVID-19 Hotline at 906-776-5858.
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