A COVID-19 school outbreak is defined as two or more laboratory-confirmed cases among students or staff of the same school building with onset of symptoms within a 14-day period. These cases are found to be linked to the same setting, during the same time period (e.g., same classroom, school event, school-based extracurricular activity, school transportation), but do not share a household, and were not identified as close contacts in any other setting other than school.
You can find information about COVID-19 outbreaks associated with educational institutions, as reported by local health departments each week to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services here.
We have received many questions as to why DHD#10 publicizes some COVID-19 exposure sites, but not all. Below is an article that explains when it is appropriate to publicize exposure sites and when it is not. Hopefully this will shed some light on what goes into making that decision.
Why Michigan Public Health Departments Publicize Some Coronavirus Exposure Sites But Not Others
There are several ways to report a COVID-19 complaint, depending on the type of complaint and the establishment where the complaint occurred. Click here for details.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people. This occurred with MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, and now with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Questions? Email us at info@dhd10.org or call the state hotline at: 1-888-535-6136
Public Health Advisory – As of June 10, 2020 for travelers and visitors to northern Michigan.
Guidance to Reopen Toolkits are now available. Scroll past the data dashboard on our coronavirus page.
We now have COVID-19 County Profiles that will be updated monthly to give you a snapshot of the cases in each county.
PLEASE NOTE: We will only be updating COVID-19 numbers Monday through Friday, following the same plan as MDHHS. Saturday and Sunday numbers will be included each Monday.
– 1 confirmed case Crawford County
– 2 confirmed cases Manistee County
– 5 confirmed case Mecosta County
– 5 confirmed cases Newaygo County
– 1 confirmed case Oceana County
– 2 confirmed cases Wexford County
Data on the number of cases changes every day Monday-Friday. Click on the links below for more information.
Michigan data
United States data
World data
1,640 positive COVID-19 cases in DHD#10 jurisdiction
– 117 Crawford County
– 70 Kalkaska County
– 34 Lake County
– 74 Manistee County
– 118 Mason County
– 209 Mecosta County
– 48 Missaukee County
– 363 Newaygo County
– 496 Oceana County
– 111 Wexford County
28 deaths from COVID-19 in DHD#10 jurisdiction (deaths are included in the positive cases)
– 5 Crawford County
– 4 Kalkaska County
– 3 Manistee County
– 3 Mecosta County
– 1 Missaukee County
– 2 Newaygo County
– 6 Oceana County
– 4 Wexford County
123,633 confirmed cases in Michigan
6,751 confirmed deaths in Michigan
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.”
September 30th: Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2020
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Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2020
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2020
Healthy Aging Month is recognized as a time to celebrate life and the positive aspects of growing older. As we age, we become aware that our physical and mental health, as well as dietary and social needs, change over time. However, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost control. You can take charge of your well-being, by... Read More
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2020
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National Preparedness Month: September 2020
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2020
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