BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – As the gradual process of reopening some businesses and restarting some activities gets underway, Calhoun County leaders are stressing the importance of staying vigilant and following the guidance to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
As of late Sunday afternoon, Calhoun County has 263 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases with 63 total hospitalizations since the outbreak began and 17 total deaths.
Health Officer Eric Pessell says, “we are optimistic in seeing a potential leveling of our curve of positive COVID-19 cases here in Calhoun County. However, it is critically important that Calhoun County neighbors continue to stay home as much as possible. For those local businesses starting up again, we urge compliance with the governor’s orders and guidance on items like PPE and sanitation.”
Calhoun County officials say to move ahead in this process, the must have and are working on a sustained reduction in the infection rate, testing available for all who experience COVID-19 symptoms, healthcare facilities being able to treat all new patients without resorting to crisis standards of care and workplace protocols in place for those businesses beginning to reopen
