16 COVID cases linked to four-day motorcycle event in western Michigan

MUSKEGON, Mich. – Michigan health officials have linked 16 cases of COVID-19[female[feminine at a four-day motorcycle event in the western part of the state.

the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services connected at least 16 cases of the virus to Muskegon Bike Time, a four-day motorcycle event held in western Michigan.

Officials said 16 cases had been identified among people who attended this year’s event from July 15-18 or came into contact with someone who attended the event. Some of those people were contagious during the event, according to experts.

“We continue to see outbreaks of COVID-19 in Michigan, including outbreaks involving the more transmissible Delta variant,” said. Dr Joneigh Khaldun, Medical Director and Chief Health Assistant at MDHHS. “Bike Time participants may have been exposed and are encouraged to get tested based on the latest CDC guidelines. Our best protection against the virus is the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. I urge all eligible Michiganders to get vaccinated as soon as possible. “

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Anyone who visited Muskegon Bike Time could have been exposed to COVID, officials said. They are encouraged to get tested.

Fully vaccinated residents who have been around someone with COVID should get tested 3 to 5 days after exposure, even if they have no symptoms, according to the CDC. They must also wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days after exposure or until they receive a negative test result, according to CDC guidelines. Those who test positive must self-isolate for 10 days.

People with COVID can be asymptomatic or have a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe illness. Symptoms usually appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can include:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing

• Tired

• Muscle or body pain

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

Anyone with severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, an inability to wake up or stay awake, or pale or blue skin, lips, or nails, should seek emergency help immediately.