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.…
September 26 — WUPHD has confirmed that a Baraga County resident has died of complications surrounding COVID-19. The elderly person was aninpatient at an Upper Peninsula hospital at the time of their death. To date, there have been 3 deaths related to the virus within the 5-county jurisdiction. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out…
August 29, 2020 – WUPHD has identified the Theta Tau-Beta Chapter, located at 407 Fairview Street, Houghton, MI, as a potential exposure site for COVID-19. Exposure may have occurred during events held at the site on Monday, August 24th, and Tuesday, August 25th. Case investigation has revealed that social distancing and masking were not followed…