fitness branch studies first pediatric COVID-19 dying

The health branch of Northwest Michigan covers Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties

The health department of Northwest Michigan mentioned the primary pediatric death due to COVID-19 within its four-county jurisdiction on Friday, Nov. 12.

The demise was mentioned to the fitness department, which covers Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties, on Nov. 12. health officials expressed their sympathy to the affected family unit and all families who have skilled a loss or affliction due to COVID-19.

"each COVID-19 loss of life is heart-wrenching, however the lack of a child is a tragic and stark reminder of the complicated circumstances we are in throughout our county, state and nation," noted health officer Lisa Peacock and clinical director Dr. Josh Meyerson in a statement. "at the moment, we are seeing younger individuals getting sick and some require hospitalization. each grownup lost to this virus, younger or historic, leaves a hole in the text ile of our communities."

health department officers additionally stressed the value of following these mitigation suggestions to curb the unfold of COVID-19 within the community:

Get vaccinated

wear masks in public settings

keep 3-6 feet or extra of distance between others

apply respectable hand hygiene

Get confirmed if uncovered to someone with COVID-19

live home when ailing.

The fitness department is not releasing any further suggestions on this case. every day case counts of COVID-19 in the area can be found to view at nwhealth.org/covid19dash2.html.

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