Ottawa County Updates I August 11, 2020
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Media Contact: Kristina Wieghmink, OCDPH public information officer
kwieghmink@miottawa.org I mobile/text 616-510-8523
 Since our last update on August 4, we are sad to report two additional deaths; both males were in their 80s with underlying health conditions. Our thoughts go out to their friends and family during this difficult time.
What's the difference between total cases and total positive tests?
The positive test count (2,568) reflects all tests with a positive result. Counts may differ from total cases (1,860) if individuals test positive more than once or get referred to a different jurisdiction. Some positive cases have been tested numerous times, and often those repeated tests come back positive. Because the Ottawa County testing data is based on individual tests, not individual people, the number of positive tests is larger than the number of positive people or total cases.
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Sources: Michigan Disease Surveillance System, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
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Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
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Executive Order 2020-142:
Provision of preK–12 education for the 2020–2021 school year
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Face coverings are REQUIRED to be worn before entering any Ottawa County building.
For more information about county services, please visit miOttawa.org.
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 LIMITED OPERATIONS
Ottawa County Parks & Recreation at the Fillmore Complex
New Public Office Hours
The Parks & Recreation Administrative Office at the Fillmore Complex (12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, Rm 267) will be open to the public every Monday and Thursday between the hours of 10 am-2 pm and by appointment. For an appointment, please email staff at ocparks@miottawa.org.
These hours do not reflect the entire building, only the Parks & Recreation Department. The Nature Center remains closed.
New Phone Hours
- Administrative staff are available by phone Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm by calling (616) 738-4810.
- While the Nature Center is closed, Nature Center staff can be reached by phone Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm at (616) 786-4847
Most services Ottawa County Parks & Recreation provides can be completed online, including facility reservations and program registration (with the exception of cash facility reservations and program registration which must be made in person at the administrative office).
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