Multiple cases of UK COVID-19 variant found in Calhoun County
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and last updated 2021-02-08 12:17:40-05
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. â The first cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant were identified in Calhoun County on Monday, according to a news release.
This variant was identified in two separate instances: one individual Calhoun County resident, as well as a separate, three-member family who tested positive.
None of the four identified cases have required medical attention so far.
The countyâs health department is contact tracing and all close contacts will be quarantined for 14 days and encouraged to get tested for COVID-19.
Health department says people may be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in multiple counties
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As people across West Michigan wait for their turn to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, some eligible people are traveling outside their county to do it.
and last updated 2021-01-28 16:30:00-05
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. â As people across West Michigan wait for their turn to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, some eligible people are traveling outside their county to do it.
The Calhoun County Public Health Department said their goal is the same as everybody else: to vaccinate at least 70% of people, creating herd immunity.
A vaccination request form is now available on the Calhoun County website for essential front-line organizations that meet Phase 1B criteria. Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD) has released an online form strictly for agencies or organizations that meet the qualifications of Phase 1B. Phase 1B is determined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and industries included are listed in the graphic.
The CCPHD ask for a point of contact of the organization to fill out the form and submit on behalf of the organization they represent. This form is not intended on individual submissions of front-line workers. Once the Public Health Department receives the request and agrees that your organization meets the criteria, we will contact you to schedule a clinic with your agency.