CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Just a day after the Calhoun County Public Health Department announced their first positive coronavirus case in Calhoun County, they are now reporting their second.
The news was released around 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The second patient is currently at Bronson Methodist in Kalamazoo and officials say that they are in communication with Bronson staff.
According to the health department, the patient was a resident of the Advantage Living Center in Battle Creek, but so far there are no other confirmed cases at that center.
“Advantage has reached out to inform the residents’ family members. The health department is working closely with Advantage Living Center to provide technical assistance and support regarding case investigation, infection prevention, healthcare worker safety assessments, and personal protective equipment if needed,” the statement reads.
The first coronavirus case in Calhoun County was announced around 11:30 a.m. Saturday and was identified via testing through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
That positive case is an adult Calhoun County resident with travel history only inside of Southwest Michigan. They are currently self-isolated inside their home and were last reported in stable condition.
Public health officials are reaching out to people who have been in close contact with both patients and are closely monitoring any symptoms.
“At this time, I advise the public to continue seeking their information from reputable and trusted sources,” said Calhoun County Health Officer Eric Pessell. “Websites such as www.calhouncountymi.gov, cdc.gov, or michigan.gov are all reliable sources for updates. I urge our community to remember that knowledge can help us remain prepared and level-headed as we continue to navigate this ongoing and ever-changing situation.”
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides an update of confirmed cases and relevant demographic data for COVID-19 every day at 2 p.m.
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Common symptoms of COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory ailments such as:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Pneumonia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
