At least 85 infected with coronavirus after outbreak at crowded Michigan bar as drinkers were unable to social distance
A POPULAR college bar has had to close after being linked to at least 85 coronavirus infections in Michigan, say health bosses.
The Ingham County Health Department said infections linked to Harper's pub in East Lansing has risen to 85, reportsAnd a further breakdown showed that the majority - 80 - testing positive had visited Harper's between June 12-20.“Given the number of cases in this outbreak, we consider this a higher risk exposure than a typical visit to a restaurant or bar,” said health officer Linda Vail.
The surge comes days after Vice President Mike Pence visited Engine House restaurant at Mt. Clemens, Michigan on June 18chose "to close temporarily to do two things – implement a program to eliminate lines, and to modify our HVAC system to install an air purifying technology while the air is being conditioned and re-circulated.
She commented: “Thanks, Harper’s! So glad that letting college kids get wasted is more important to you than the sacrifices the rest of us have made, working for remotely for months, without child care, to try to keep ourselves and our community safe.”“Was pleased at the improvements you'd made during the shutdown.
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