DIDHD reports three IC deaths to COVID-19

IRON RIVER — The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department has been notified of the death of three Iron County residents from illnesses related to COVID-19.
 In a statement released Monday, the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department extended “its deepest sympathy to the families in these trying times.”
The department added it will not disclose additional information about the individuals.
The Health Department urges residents to continue to be cooperative with recommendations to keep themselves and others safe. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, people should wash their hands, stay home when sick, avoid close contact with sick people, and disinfect commonly touched surfaces. People should social distance when possible and wear a facemask.
Check the health department’s website at www.didhd.org for more information related to COVID-19.
Other reliable sources include www.michigan.gov/coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/COVID19.