ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has notified the Allegan County Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in an Allegan County resident.
A case investigation determined the resident, who was vaccinated and received a booster dose, had traveled internationally. The resident had been isolating since returning home.
“The presence of Omicron in our county is not surprising, however it stresses the importance of testing especially before and after any recent holiday gatherings,” ACHD Health Officer Angelique Joynes, MPH, RN states. “Testing helps identify infections and isolate those with COVID-19 to reduce risk of transmission.”
COVID-19 rapid and PCR testing are available to individuals of any age, regardless of symptoms. There is a testing event Wednesday, December 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Allegan County Transportation Building located at 750 Airway Drive, Allegan. Individuals under the age of 18 will need parent/guardian consent. Click here to register before testing. The testing event is supported by MDHHS and HONU Management Group.
For more information, visit www.allegancounty.org/covid or www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.
