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Presque Isle County reports first death due to COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. — The  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that Presque Isle County has experienced their first death due to COVID-19. The individual was an adult male.

“We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends who have lost their loved one,” said Denise Bryan, Health Officer at District Health Department No. 4. “This is a tragic reminder that COVID-19 continues to pose a serious threat to our community members and we must all continue to follow all executive orders to help bring this virus to a halt.”

The health department reminds everyone that in this difficult time it is critical that we protect each other, support each other, and work together to slow the spread of this virus.

Stay current on coronavirus information at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus; www.michigan.gov/coronavirus or https://www.dhd4.org/covid19  and on the DHD4 Facebook page.