Muskegon County Deaths Linked to COVID-19 Reported

Muskegon, MI – On Friday, March 27, 2020, Public Health – Muskegon County confirmed two deaths in Muskegon County from the COVID-19 virus. The victims are an 83 year old man and a 78 year old man.

“Our hearts go out to their families during their time of grief,” said Kathy Moore, Muskegon County Health Officer. “It is critical for us to protect each another and take all possible measures of prevention. Please stay home to help slow the spread of this illness.”

“Our thoughts go out to the families and to our community as we begin to grieve for those lost by COVID-19,” said Gary Allore, President, Mercy Health Muskegon. “These first deaths remind us to all do what we can to stay home, stay healthy, and protect ourselves and those around us so that we can stop the spread of this virus.”