BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – The Calhoun County Public Health Departments reports that as of 3:00 p.m on Friday afternoon, Calhoun County has a cumulative total of 4,123 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with a total of 92 deaths attributed to the virus.
Health officials say the community must do more to stop the spread of the virus. Calhoun County Health Officer Eric Pessell offers three recommendations in addition to social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands.
Pessell recommends people avoid indoor gatherings of people of multiple households, regardless of the number of people, including holiday gatherings. In order to reduce the number of household contacts and ongoing spread, residents are being asked to consider meeting virtually for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Pessell says people should also avoid sports and extra-curricular activities that involve shared travel, regular close contact, and physical contact.
He adds that for the time being, residents should opt for takeout or delivery when they eat out.
Due to the widespread nature of COVID-19, the Calhoun County Public Health Department will no longer contact all positive individuals to discuss contact tracing. Individuals who test positive should let close contacts know about exposure, and maintain isolation for at least 10 days.
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