TRAVERSE CITY, MI – People who have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus were out-and-about in Traverse City while showing symptoms.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is advising the public of two possible exposure sites. The county has three confirmed coronavirus cases as of Tuesday, March 24.

Anyone who was at the Target store on South Airport Road West in Traverse City between 5-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 should self-monitor for coronavirus symptoms, which include fever, cough, body aches and shortness of breath, the department said.

The second exposure site is Cherry Capital Airport, the department said. Anyone who was on Delta Flight DL4991 departing from Detroit Metro Airport and landing at Cherry Capital on Monday, March 16, should self-quarantine until Monday, March 30.

Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

“Community exposure is a worst-case scenario when conducting case investigations at the health department as it increases the potential for community transmission,” said Wendy Hirschenberger, Grand Traverse County Health Department’s Health Officer.

She asked residents to take Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “shelter-in-place" order seriously by staying home, especially if you’re sick. The order went into effect on Tuesday.

As of Tuesday, the state had 1,791 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 24 deaths from the virus. Forty-one of Michigan’s 83 counties are home to a resident who contracted coronavirus. About 85% of the COVID-19 cases -- 1,561 of 1,791 -- are in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

“We will undoubtedly see a toll on our Northern Michigan healthcare systems if people do not comply with the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order,” Hirschenberger said.

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.

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