DOWAGIAC, Mich. — West Michigan high schools are taking the risk of EEE seriously and are rescheduling outdoor events to end before dusk.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is advising southwest Michigan counties that have been affected by EEE to reschedule or cancel their outdoor activities at or after dusk.
These counties have confirmed cases of EEE:
- Kalamazoo County
- Berrien County
- Barry County
- Cass County
- Van Buren County
They are also advising St. Joseph, Genesee and Lapeer counties to do the same.
Dowagiac Union Schools announced Wednesday it has rescheduled the varsity high school football game to protect students and parents against the risk of EEE.
The game is now at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, instead of 7 p.m.
Lake Odessa Lakewood also made the same change for their game against Perry. It will be at 5 p.m.
Paw Paw High School also said on their Facebook page that they are planning to reschedule outdoor events to make sure they end before dusk.
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