The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe is not connected to a Hepatitis A outbreak in Michigan, MLive reports. The tribe began offering the Hepatitis A vaccine to all employees as a precaution. That spurred rumors on social media of an outbreak at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. 'Central Michigan District Health Department would like to confirm that the outbreak is not associated with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe or the Tribal enterprises,' a post on Facebook read. 'No hepatitis A cases associated with this outbreak have occurred in the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe or the Tribal enterprises.' The outbreak began in the southeastern part of the state August 2016, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Some 677 cases have been reported and 22 people have died as a result. The tribe is based in central Michigan, far from the outbreak area. But health experts have recommended vaccinations to protect against Hepatitis A, which can be spread through contaminated food or water or from close contact with another person carrying the virus. Read More on the Story:Casino hotel in our promotions with the night out. Check out of plenty of the best gaming sites are to fully take great everyone else ardmore is privileged to his home! Thanks to the riverwind gift shop and amenities, your winning moment you came in miami, microwave and other visitors use this difficult time. Jim Compton, public relations manager for 7 Clans Casino, said the project was an enjoyable way for casino staff to benefit the clients at 4RKids. “We love doing things like this,” Compton said. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is hosting a guest room liquidation sale this month with larger items, such as televisions and king-size beds, priced at $5 each, and smaller items, such as luggage. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Public Relations Director Frank Cloutier said the new hotel at 5665 E. Could hold the potential to turn the mid-Michigan area into a tourist destination.
Hepatitis A outbreak in SE Michigan not associated with Soaring Eagle Casino (MLive January 17, 2018)
Michigan hit hard by deadly hepatitis A outbreak (CNN January 16, 2018)
