Strep throat is on the rise in Michigan, signs of fever, sore throat, swollen tonsils and more. Keep your hygiene up and be mindful, as antibiotics run short.
Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in people here in the United States. So far this year in Kent County, five bats have tested positive for rabies.
The CDC is investigating an E. coli outbreak in four states - including Michigan - potentially linked to Wendy's lettuce. As of Monday, August 23, 2022, the number of E. coli cases in Michigan is 45.
As all of West Michigan has seen increasing Covid-19 numbers, Kent County has released updated guidelines to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19 and the Delta Variant of the disease.
On Tuesday of last week, the CDC announced that it was reinstating mask recommendations, even for those fully vaccinated, in areas across the country that are seeing 'High' or 'Substantial' community transmission of Covid-19. Unfortunately for Michigan, as cases continue to rise, nearly half of the state's population now lives in those areas.
Yesterday the CDC announced that it was reinstating mask recommendations, even for those fully vaccinated, in areas across the country that are seeing 'High' or 'Substantial' community transmission of Covid-19. Luckily for Michigan, most of the state is at a 'Moderate' or 'Low' transmission rate.