July 9, 2020 –Western Upper Peninsula Health Department received test results from samples collected by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) indicating that the algal bloom in Portage Lake, Portage Canal, and Torch Lake in Houghton County did not contain harmful toxins. The three samples of the algae that were collected tested…
July 6, 2020 – WUPHD has identified multiple local establishments visited by individuals who later tested positive for COVID-19. Individuals visiting these locations may be at a higher risk for exposure if large crowds were present and masking and social distancing guidelines were not consistently followed. The identified locations include: Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden…
July 4, 2020 — WUPHD received notification late last night of the first COVID-19 positive case in Ontonagon County. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if additional people have been in close contact with the individual. “We will be closely monitoring any individuals who may have had direct, personal contact with the identified…
Hancock, MI – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) encourages residents to continue practicing safe steps to reduce the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 during this holiday weekend and as summer weather continues. The more low risk choices people make during a gathering, the more protection we all have. “There has been a…
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) are conducting a bathing beach monitoring program of public beaches. This swimming season will be the 14th consecutive year WUPHD will be monitoring selected public beaches. “KBIC is excited to continue working alongside Western UP Health Department in protecting our waters.…
Baraga County – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announces that it has partnered with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and the Michigan National Guard (MING) to provide a free community wide COVID-19 test site. The event will be held this Friday, June 19, 2020, from 11 am…