The Shiawassee County Health Department has been notified of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Walmart Supercenter located on 1621 E. M 21, Owosso, MI 48867. This employee wore a mask during their shifts. Walmart Supercenter is working with the Shiawassee County Health Department during this time. Individuals who visited the location on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 7AM- 4PM or Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 7AM-4PM should self-monitor for symptoms due to possible exposure.
The Shiawassee County Health Department will release information on public exposure sites when close contacts cannot be identified. This includes large gatherings and high traffic establishments.
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Individuals should monitor themselves for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Individuals present at this location should also take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask when indoors in public, washing their hands often with soap and water, maintaining 6 feet away from others, and staying home as much as possible for 14 days after the exposure.
If an individual has new or worsening signs or symptoms of COVID-19, individuals should speak with their healthcare provider and seek a COVID-19 test. Testing locations can be found by visiting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website at www.michigan.gov/cornavirustest.
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