State releases updated school-related COVID-19 outbreak details: Sept. 21

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released updated school-related coronavirus outbreak information.

Six new outbreaks have been identified by the state for locations in Upper Michigan:

• Central Elementary School, 1800 18th Ave, Menominee - Pre-school/elementary - 3 cases in staff, students
• Superior Hills, 1201 S McCellan, Marquette - Pre-school/elementary - 2 staff cases
• Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle, Marquette - College/undergraduate - 2 student cases
• Michigan Technological University, off campus students, Houghton - College/undergraduate
  • Off Campus 1: 3 students
  • Off Campus 2: 4 students
  • Off Campus 3: 3 students

Previous cases in the U.P. identified by the MDHHS included:

• Michigan Technological University, off campus students, Houghton - College/undergraduate
  • Off Campus 4: 16 students (Sept. 14 report)
  • Off Campus 5: 5 students (Sept. 14 report)
  • Greek Housing 1: 5 students (Sept. 14 report)
  • Greek Housing 2: 4 students (Sept. 14 report)

We’ve also reported on specific school cases, like those stories linked below:

• Baraga schools to reopen after one staff case Sunday
• Houghton-Portage Township staff cases
• Adams Township case, change in mask policy; Original story
• Superior Hills two-week online learning for two weeks (staff cases mentioned above)
• Holy Name Catholic School case
• West Iron County student case

The data from the MDHHS is updated each Monday, around 3:00 p.m. eastern, on the MDHHS coronavirus website.

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