MANISTIQUE, MI – Michigan State Police troopers are taking on a new role as grocery delivery drivers in one Upper Peninsula town.
Troopers from the MSP Manistique Post have partnered with a local grocery store, Jack’s Fresh Market, to deliver groceries to people who are either scared to leave their home or who should not leave their home during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Upper Michigan Source reports.
“Especially in this pandemic, any little bit we can do to help the community get through this, we’re willing to go that extra mile,” MSP Sgt. Giannunzio told Upper Michigan Source.
A statewide “stay-at-home” order remains in effect through April 13 but does allow for residents to leave their homes for essential trips, including to the grocery store. The state is now recommending that residents wear face coverings when leaving their homes. People who are sick or high-risk should not leave their homes.
The trooper delivery service is free to residents in the city of Manistique and in a 10-mile radius around the city, the report said. It is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling the market at (906) 341-8070 or sending an order to assistant manager Kara Ziminski at kara.ziminski@jacksfreshmarket.com. Curbside pickup orders can also be placed via phone or email.
As of Sunday, April 5, Michigan had 15,718 confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases and 617 related deaths. Schoolcraft County, where Manistique is located, had zero confirmed cases. Neighboring Delta County had seven cases and zero deaths. Neighboring Luce and Mackinac counties each had one case and zero deaths.
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CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION TIPS
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus. Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible. Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home ( door handles, faucets, countertops) and when you go into places like stores.
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