August 29, 2020 — WUPHD has confirmed that a person has died of complications surrounding COVID-19 in Houghton County. The elderly person was an inpatient at a local hospital at the time of their death. To date, there have been 2 deaths related to the virus within the 5-county jurisdiction. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers…
August 13th – WUPHD has identified the Pit Stop Bar & Grill, located at 120 S Sophie Street, Bessemer, MI, as a potential exposure site for COVID-19. Dates of possible exposure run July 31 through August 09. The health department is advising people that exposure could have occurred at the site listed above or several…
Gogebic County – WUPHD is raising concerns over recent case count increases in Gogebic County. Cases in Gogebic County have been steadily increasing, with over 90 cases reported in the last 30 days. Overall numbers for the local health jurisdiction climbed by about 120 cases during that same period. WUPHD has traced COVID-19 exposures in…
Ironwood, MI – WUPHD has identified the Subway Restaurant, located within the Ironwood Walmart as a potential exposure site for COVID-19. Dates of possible exposure include July 7th and 8th. The health department is advising people that exposure could have occurred at the site listed above or several days later with close contact to someone…
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…