Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay informed. Download MI COVID Alert to get a notification that you might have been exposed to the virus. Michigan.gov/MICOVIDAlert MI COVID Alert is a mobile phone app that provides fast alerts letting you know whether you may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, you will…
WUPHD is adopting updated guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) regarding COVID-19 quarantine periods. On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, the CDC released options for reducing the number of days that individuals with known exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case should remained quarantined. The data presented to support the proposed reductions…
November 9, 2020 – Over the past 3 weeks, more than 750 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified across Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties, placing a significant strain on resources. Even with assistance from partner organizations, capacity has been reached and WUPHD is notifying residents that individuals who test positive (and their…
October 30, 2020 – WUPHD has identified the Citizens State Bank of Ontonagon, located at 501 E River Street, Ontonagon, MI, as a potentialexposure site for COVID-19. Dates of possible exposure run October 16 through October 28. The health department is advising people that exposure could have occurred at the site listed above or several…
The Sherman Township Water Supply that supplies drinking water to the Gay Location of Keweenaw County has an Action Level Exceedance for copper. Copper is found naturally in the environment. Humans need a small amount of copper in their diet but too much copper, especially for infants, can be harmful. Drinking water with high amounts…
October 8, 2020 – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is announcing that all Houghton County Schools will be able to resume in-person classes beginning Monday, October 12. WUPHD points to an increase in testing capacity and a case rate that is beginning to trend downward as a basis for allowing schools to return.…