Mid-Michigan Walmart store listed as possible coronavirus exposure site - mlive.com

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MI -- A mid-Michigan Walmart store has been listed as a potential COVID-19 exposure site.

The Shiawassee County Health Department issued a statement Friday, July 10 after being notified of an employee at the Owosso Walmart Supercenter, 1621 East M-21, tested positive for the upper respiratory virus.

“This employee wore a mask during their shifts,” the statement reads. “Walmart Supercenter is working with the Shiawassee County Health Department during this time.”

Information was not released on which department the employee had been working at in the store.

The health department said it would release information on public exposure sites -- including large gatherings and high-traffic establishments -- when close contacts cannot be identified.

Anyone who visited the store from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 6 or 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 have been asked by the county health department to self-monitor for symptoms due to the possible exposure.

COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

The health department recommends hand washing, wearing a mask while indoors in public, maintaining six feet of distance away from others, and staying home as much as they can for 14 days after the exposure date.

It’s the second possible COVID-19 exposure site in Shiawassee County announced by the health department in recent days.

Two Clinton County residents in attendance at the Spirit of 1776 fireworks display at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 East M-21 in Corunna, have tested positive for the virus.

Fireworks show at mid-Michigan church was possible COVID-19 exposure site

A statement issued by the church added the individuals who tested positive were exposed prior to the event and attended the fireworks show not yet exhibiting symptoms and practiced social distancing.

“Upon receiving a positive test, the individuals contacted Immanuel and shared that they came in proximity with one individual outside their household at the event,” per the church’s statement. “This person was immediately notified and has since self-quarantined and remained symptom-free for the past ten days.”

The church’s statement points out the individuals did not attend any indoor services.

Services at the church will continue online, drive-in, and in-person, with participants encouraged to take part in the manner they feel most comfortable.

The church continued to hold in-person services during the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Larry Johnson, health officer for the Shiawassee County Health Department, strongly encouraged residents to wear masks inside public places and maintain social distancing.

“COVID-19 has not disappeared from our community,” said Johnson in a prepared statement. “We all must continue to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.”

The health department reported eight active cases between July 1 and July 8, along with seven recoveries.

Shiawassee County has seen 259 COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths since March.

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