GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that all spring recreation programs are canceled.
"The health of our participants, staff and volunteers are our top priority," the department wrote on Facebook.
The events are being canceled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Full refunds will be processed.
Michigan is fourth in the nation for number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, 24,638. As of Sunday, Kent County has recorded 287 cases and 13 deaths from the virus.
STATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19
Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:
- If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call the nearest hospital.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in a public setting.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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