Due to the rapidly evolving scenario, DHD#10 will only be posting confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in our jurisdiction and in Michigan.
AS OF 3/29/2020 at 7:30 PM:
15 positive COVID-19 cases in DHD#10 jurisdiction
– 1 positive case in Crawford County
– 5 positive cases in Kalkaska County
– 1 positive case in Manistee County
– 1 positive case in Mecosta County
– 1 positive case in Missaukee County
– 2 positive cases in Newaygo County
– 2 positive cases in Oceana County
– 2 positive case in Wexford County
2 deaths from COVID-19 in DHD#10 jurisdiction
– 1 death in Mecosta County
– 1 death in Missaukee County
5,486 confirmed cases in Michigan
132 confirmed deaths in Michigan
Data on the number of cases changes every day. Click on the links below for more information
At this time, COVID-19 is spreading community-wide across the state of Michigan. You should assume that it is in your community and should take the necessary precautions to avoid exposure. Please follow CDC Guidelines and monitor your symptoms. If symptoms become severe, please contact your medical provider for further instructions. MDHHS also has guidance on what to do if you think you were exposed to COVID-19.
Please see the Governor’s Order for Shelter In Place.
All District Health Department #10 office will close to the public effective March 23 through April 13. We will provide emergency services by appointment only. There will be signage at each building to direct those with appointments on what to do when they arrive. Please contact your local DHD#10 office to schedule an appointment.
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District Health Department #10 is monitoring the situation closely with the state and healthcare providers. We are prepared to respond should a potential case come to any county within our jurisdiction.
Questions? email us at info@dhd10.org
or call the state hotline at: 1-888-535-6136
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District Health Department #10 is the largest geographic health department in Michigan, serving ten counties including Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford. Established in 1997 after a consolidation of four health departments, our mission is to promote and enhance the health of our communities and environment through protection, prevention, and intervention.
Kevin Hughes, DHD #10 Health Officer
“Public health as a whole strives to protect and improve the health of families and communities by promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles, conducting research, and through the detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation.) As your local health department, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is dedicated to supporting communities through population-based efforts to achieve better health outcomes and wellbeing for all.
The leadership and staff of DHD#10 remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and values as well as creating “Healthy People, Healthy Communities.”
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