Barry-Eaton District Health Department regrets to report that Barry County has experienced the first death in the county due to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The individual was a 59-year-old woman who died on Sunday, 4/12/20. BEDHD will not be releasing further details about the individual.
Barry-Eaton District Health Department urges the community to continue to follow social distancing, quarantine, and isolation guidelines. Following the stay-home order helps protect the health of the community, especially those most vulnerable to illness.
“We are saddened by yet another loss due to COVID-19, and extend our deepest condolences to the grieving family and friends,” said Health Officer Colette Scrimger. “We encourage everyone to stay steadfast in our efforts to fight the outbreak. This means taking action to follow social distancing requirements, following the executive orders, not leaving your home unless absolutely necessary, and washing your hands frequently.”
To date, there have been 74 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Eaton County, and 12 in Barry County. In Eaton County, there have been 5 deaths, including a fifth death on 4/12/20 which was a 79 year old man.
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html, https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus, and https://www.barryeatonhealth.org/covid-19-resources-and-update
