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A confirmed measles case has been reported in Allegan County, Michigan, with exposure sites in Kent County. Health officials advise those present at specific locations during certain times to monitor symptoms for 21 days and consider vaccination or post-exposure treatment. The CDC emphasizes measles' high contagiousness and the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks.
The Allegan County Health Department in Michigan has reported the first case of rabies in the county this year, urging residents to take precautions to "bat proof" their homes as bats migrate. The department advises sealing any openings larger than a dime, using window screens, chimney caps, and draft guards, and recommends hanging clear plastic sheeting or bird netting to prevent bats from re-entering. Keeping pets' vaccines up-to-date is also emphasized, as well as reporting any bat exposures to the health department and seeking medical attention if bitten.
Police in Allegan County, Michigan, are warning locals about heavy traffic expected for Luke Bryan's 2023 Farm Tour concert at the John Schaendorf Dairy Farm. The concert, scheduled for Saturday, September 16, is anticipated to draw a large turnout, resulting in road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved a $10 million loan award to the IFF to administer a Workforce Housing Loan Fund in Allegan, Ottawa, and Kent Counties. The fund aims to address the need for around 50,000 housing units in the area by 2027, following the approach of regional leaders who have approved similar funds. The focus of the fund will be on providing housing for residents with incomes between 60% and 120% of the area median income.
Country music star Luke Bryan has announced his Farm Tour 2023, with one of the stops being in the village of Hopkins in Allegan County, Southwest Michigan, on September 16. Tickets will be available to his fan club, "The Nuthouse," with general on-sale dates yet to be announced. Bryan, known for his chart-topping singles, has previously performed in Allegan County and other locations across the country.