(WWJ) "We're dropping our guard a little bit here prematurely, and I think most people would agree with me on that."
That's the concern of Daniel Jensen, Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for the city of Grosse Pointe Farms, as the area has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Since August 1, Jenson said there have been 111 new confirmed positive cases in the Pointes, which include Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe. One person has died, Jensen said.
The department did not release information about the age group of positive case or exact locations at this time, but did send an alert to the public warning them about the uptick.
Believing the increase is likely due to people getting lax on their COVID-19 prevention efforts, Jensen provided residents with a link to social distancing and other recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help residents and their families stay safe.
Meanwhile, Michigan is reporting hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Monday, but not as many as some of the days last week. Today, the state confirms 465 new positive cases. There was also one additional death linked to COVID-19.
Those numbers bring the total to 93,185 confirmed cases and 6,325 deaths in the state throughout the pandemic. Meanwhile, 67,778 people in the state are now considered officially recovered, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This comes after another 1000+ case spike over the weekend. Get a complete breakdown of the data from state health officials HERE.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, symptoms of the coronavirus can include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If someone is showing any of the following emergency warning signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
In order to mitigate risk of spreading COVID-19, the CDC encourages everyone to take action to reduce the spread, including: staying home whenever possible, wearing a mask when you go out, washing your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It's also advised to avoid handshakes, avoid contact with people who are sick, and stay home when you are sick. Officials continue to urge social distancing -- staying at least six feet away from other people -- to help further flatten the curve.
Find complete information on the CDC about how to protect yourself and others AT THIS LINK. Want to get tested in Michigan? CLICK HERE.
