China News Service, July 14 (Xinhua)-According to a report by the CBS, a cluster of infections occurred in Washtenau County, Michigan. Earlier, from July 2 to July 3, a large party was held in the Saline district of the county. As of the morning of 13th local time, 43 people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, and most of the patients were young people between 15 and 25 years old. . In addition, the health department also tracked 66 close contacts.
According to reports, the health department of Washtenau County confirmed that the increase in the number of confirmed cases in the local new crown was related to the large gathering. As of the morning of the 13th local time, the county health department has confirmed 43 cases and tracked 66 close contacts. These figures do not include family members who have direct contact with diagnosed patients.
Health officials in the health department of Washtenau County said the case clearly shows how quickly the new coronavirus can spread and how many people will be affected in a short period of time.
It is reported that the initial gathering and subsequent activities have led to personnel in retail stores, restaurants, businesses, clubs, sports teams, and retirement communities who have been exposed to the new crown virus. At the same time, due to the travel and external contact of the diagnosed patients, some people in other counties and out-of-state Michigan were exposed to the virus.
Officials said that anyone who initially participated in the event or knew they had been exposed to the virus should be self-quarantined and monitored for 14 days of their symptoms. If any abnormal symptoms appear, the new coronavirus should be tested immediately. At the same time, the official said that those who tested negative for the new coronavirus 14 days ago also need to perform self-quarantine.