Track Oakland County COVID-19 Cases By Zip Code With This Map

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — A new interactive map launched by Oakland County Executive David Coulter and the county’s health division allows residents to track how many coronavirus, or COVID-19 cases, have been found in respective Zip Codes.

The map is not perfect, however; officials cautioned in a press release accompanying the launch of the map that the numbers represented on the data do not provide a complete picture.

“Although there may be a higher rate in a certain city, village, or township or zip code, that is not necessarily where they were exposed,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, Oakland County health officer.

“Just because a community has more or fewer cases, it is not an indication of the relative safety in those communities,” Coulter added. “COVID-19 is in every community in Oakland County. No matter where you live, you should stay at home and take the precautions we’ve talked about so often, especially if you must go out.”

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Oakland County as of 4 p.m. today is 1,403, ranging in age from 14 days to 97-years-old. Oakland County deaths from confirmed COVID-19 cases doubled overnight. The number went from 29 on Sunday to 60 today, an increase of 31 deaths. The increase prompted Coulter to plea with residents to stay home.

“Any of us is at risk of getting COVID-19. All of us must take the maximum precautions at this time,” Coulter said. “Please, please, please stay home. Follow the governor’s orders. Take this seriously. We have not reached our peak yet.”

Officials said there are numerous factors contributing to high numbers of coronavirs in a community, such as access to health care and COVID-19 testing sites.
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