March 4, 2020
Dear League Presidents and Delegates:
As you may know, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is being reported across the world, including the United States. As always, our priority is the safety of our members, including players and team officials. For this reason, we believe it is helpful to provide you information for illness prevention.
At this time, there are no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the State of Michigan. We encourage you to carefully look at your own programming, including events and travel, and stay in contact with local and state departments of Public Health (e.g., Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services) with further questions. We believe these entities will provide you with timely and relevant information on the Coronavirus.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent the Coronavirus. The best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are the same as preventing the cold and flu, and include:
- Frequently wash your hands with soap and water.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow the CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including Coronavirus.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms to help prevent the spread of the disease.
In closing, below are a few resources and communications from the CDC and other organizations regarding the Coronavirus.
Sincerely,
Thomas Faro
Executive Director
