The District Heath Department #10 reported Monday the largest increase in cases within Mecosta County.

 

Health Dept. officials confirmed 78 new COVID-19 cases between Friday and Sunday.

 

In total, the county has reported 493 confirmed cases, four deaths and 188 recoveries.

 

Ferris State University also reported an increase in cases over the weekend.

As of Monday, the university reported 13 new COVID-19 cases at the Big Rapids campus, bringing its total to 305 Since classes began on Aug 26th. 51cases remain active.

 

Meanwhile, the Big Rapids Community Library will be closed until Thursday, November 5 following a coronavirus exposure.

 

Officials are advising if you were at the library on Monday, October 19 or Wednesday, October 21, you should self-monitor for 14 days.

 

If you have any due dates for items checked out from the library during the closure, they will be adjusted.

 

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