HOUGHTON COUNTY- The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has identified sites visited by individuals who later tested positive for COVID-19. Local residents visiting these sites may be at a higher risk for exposure if larger crowds were present and masking and social distancing guidelines were not consistently followed. These sites are:

— Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Sheldon Ave, Houghton, MI, on June 26 through June 29

— Downtowner Lounge, 100 Sheldon Ave, Houghton, MI, on June 27

— Mosquito Inn, 39959 M-26, Toivola, MI, on June 27

— Agate Beach Campground, M-26, Toivola, MI, on June 27

— Twin Lakes State Park, M-26, Toivola, MI on June 27 through June 29

— Applebees, 980 Razorback Drive, Houghton, MI on June 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

— Portage Golf Course, 46789 US-41, Houghton, MI, on June 28 and June 29.

The health department is advising people that exposure could have occurred at the sites listed above or several days later with close contact to someone who visited one of the sites. Depending on the length

of exposure, you may be at higher risk for contacting COVID-19. Symptoms will typically appear within two to 14 days of the exposure.

We ask that if you visited any of these sites, or have had close contact with someone who visited those sites, and have or developed symptoms such as cough, fever, or shortness of breath that you call your

healthcare provider and inform them of any potential exposure. For general information, call the

WUPHD COVID-19 call center at (906) 487-5545, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.

If your symptoms worsen to the point of needing emergency care, please call 911 and notify the dispatcher of your symptoms or any potential exposure.