COVID on the rise: Leelanau posts largest single-day case count in nearly three months

From staff reports

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 today, August 2, as the Delta variant spreads throughout the nation, particularly among unvaccinated populations.

The last time Leelanau County reported more than five COVID-19 cases in a single day was May 4 (when eight cases were reported). That was nearly three months ago.

The Health Department has reported 1,287 total COVID-19 cases in Leelanau County during the pandemic, 24 of which are still active. Sixteen residents have died. Two are currently hospitalized.

The Health Department will hold the following upcoming vaccination clinics: tomorrow, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Suttons Bay Middle School, and Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crystal Cafe in Benzonia. Each clinic will offer Pfizer (for ages 12 and up), Moderna and (single dose) Johnson & Johnson vaccines.