The Genesee County Health Department has confirmed a total of six cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, August 15, at Flushing Valley Golf & Country Club. Many of the over 100 attendees at the indoor reception may be at risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19. Attendees of the reception are encouraged to call the Genesee County Health Department at 810-257-1017 to report any illness and their close contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible and self-quarantine at home as directed through August 29.
The Genesee County Health Department’s communicable disease team is conducting a full case investigation and contact tracing for the confirmed cases as well as reaching out to attendees of the event for potential cases. The identified confirmed positive individuals have been instructed to self-isolate until cleared by public health in accordance with CDC guidance.
On June 1, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-110, which outlines rules on social gatherings and events. This order limits attendance to no more than 10 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
The Genesee County Health Department reminds businesses and the public of the importance of following all public health orders, social distancing, wearing masks, proper hand washing, not going to events with large crowds and staying home when ill.
Please see www.gchd.us/coronavirus for testing sites and quarantine instructions.
