Is TC Ready For Coronavirus? From Hospitals To Schools To Airports, Local Experts Talk Preparation & Advice
By Beth Milligan | Feb. 29, 2020
With more than 83,000 global cases and over 2,800 deaths, the novel coronavirus has now spread to every continent except Antarctica, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warning the disease could likely become a pandemic. But how much of a risk is it here in northern Michigan? The Ticker talks to health and medical professionals, school and travel industry representatives, and financial advisors to get answers on everything from Traverse City’s readiness level for an outbreak to lowering your risk of contracting the disease to adjusting your travel and investment planning.
Q: What is coronavirus?
A: COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a new form of coronavirus, a ...
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