KALAMAZOO, MI — The number of positive coronavirus cases in Kalamazoo County reached 19 on Sunday, March 29, an increase of four from a day earlier.

No deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported in the county, according to state reported data.

Earlier Sunday, the county and Western Michigan University announced that a student had died of COVID-19. However, the county said the student was not listed as a Kalamazoo County resident.

A few surrounding counties have also seen an increase in cases throughout the weekend.

The number of cases in Berrien County jumped from 22 to 29 on Sunday, according to state data.

In Cass County, the number of confirmed cases increased by three on Sunday to a total of four positive cases, according to the state.

The state reported four more cases in Calhoun County on Sunday, bringing the total there to 15.

Allegan County reported its second positive case on Saturday and has not had an increase Sunday. Van Buren County remains at four positive cases, according to the data released Sunday.

Eaton County and Barry County also did not see an increase from Saturday. There are eight positive cases reported in Eaton County and one in Barry County, according to state data. St. Joseph County still hasn’t reported any coronavirus cases.

PREVENTION TIPS

In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus. Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible. Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home ( door handles, faucets, countertops ) and when you go into places like stores.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! While the influenza vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 infection, it can help keep you healthy during the flu season.

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