Area's COVID-19 exposure sites identified

IRONWOOD — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has identified sites that were visited by an individual who recently tested positive for the COVID-19 disease from the coronavirus pandemic.

Local residents visiting these sites may be at higher risk for exposure as the virus can remain airborne for at least three hours and can remain on surfaces for at least three days. The times listed for when the individual was at these four sites are all Central Daylight Time.

The person tested positive for COVID-19 was reportedly at:

—Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 108 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, after 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

—Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, Wisconsin, Wednesday, March 18.

—Bad River Casino, 73370 US-2, Odanah, Wisconsin, after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.

—Brite Spot Convenience Store, 109 Silver Street, Hurley, after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday March 18.

The health department is advising anyone who visited one of the sites listed above or who has had close contact for a prolonged period with someone who visited one of these sites be aware that they have been potentially exposed to novel coronavirus. Symptoms typically show up 2-14 days after exposure.

Exposure could have occurred at the site or several days later with close contact to someone who visited the site. Please notify your contacts of potential exposure. Exposure does not mean that an individual needs to be tested even if there are symptoms, but are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling ill.

If anyone visited any of these sites and has developed, or does develop symptoms such as cough, fever, or shortness of breath they should call their healthcare provider or the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department at 906-482-7382, ext. 101 and leave a message. Due to the limited resources available for testing, testing may be prioritized according to the latest CDC guidelines.

If symptoms worsen to the point of needing emergency care, call 911 and notify the dispatcher of your symptoms or any potential exposure.

—Daily Globe staff