Rabid Bat Found in Van Buren County
A Rabid Bat Has Been Found in Van Buren County Please Follow Proper Precautions Lawrence, MI – A rabid bat has been identified in Van Buren County. The bat was collected from a home in Lawton, Michigan. This is the first case of rabies in an animal in Van Buren County this year. The last …
MDARD Confirms First Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus for 2023 in Horses
For immediate release: September 11, 2023Media contacts: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 or Chelsea Lewis-Parisio, 517-331-1151 LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting Michigan’s first cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) in domestic animals. EEE was detected in a seven-year-old Standardbred gelding from Mecosta County, and the WNV case …
Potential Increase in Heat Related Illness Emergency Department Visits 8/23/23-8/24/23
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for southwest and southeast Michigan on Wednesday 8/23 and Thursday 8/24. Some of the southernmost counties like Hillsdale, Branch, and St. Joseph are under an excessive heat watch for the same period. Additionally, EGLE has issued an air quality alert for Ozone for the SW portion of the state on …
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7/28/23 First mosquito-borne virus cases of 2023 now detected in Oakland and Macomb county residents
Michigan residents urged to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites, especially in August and September. Click HERE for more information.
Report From City of Dowagiac About Sewage Leak Near Sister Lakes
Report of Discharge (CSO\SSO\RTB) version 1.14 (Submission #: HPW-N1TC-KCAFC, version 1) Details Submission ID HPW-N1TC-KCAFC Status In Process Form Input Report Details Is this the inital or final discharge report? Initial Site/Facility Name: Sister Lakes Area Util Auth CM Permit Number (if applicable): 3112a-0889 Sewer Systemor Treatment Facility Owner Organization Name City of Dowagiac Phone …
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Confirmed case of Swine Flu in Tuscola County
CARO, Mich., August 3, 2023 – The Tuscola County Health Department (TCHD) has received notification that a TuscolaCounty resident with flu-like symptoms who attended the Tuscola County Fair which took place July 23-29 at thefairgrounds in Caro has tested positive for Influenza A H1N1v, commonly known as swine flu. Tuscola County Swine Flu PRESS RELEASE