Health officials: First mosquito-borne virus of 2022 detected in Michigan

June 23rd, 20220 MICHIGAN — State health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites this season, following the detection of the year's first mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes recently collected in Bay County have tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human...

First Brazil COVID variant found in Bay County resident

April 1st, 20210 LANSING — A case of the P.1 of Brazil COVID-19 variant has been identified in a Bay County resident, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said.  The Bay County Health Department has been notified and is investigating the individual’s exposure history to attempt to identify the source. The county is...