Beaumont Hospital Reports First Michigan COVID-19 Death

(Marcy 18, 2020 2:54 PM) A Beaumont Health patient, a male in his 50’s who tested positive for COVID-19 and had other underlying medical conditions, passed away early this morning at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County.

“Our medical team went to extraordinary efforts to care for this patient and we are deeply saddened by his passing and empathize with his family,” Beaumont Health Chief Nursing Officer Susan Grant said. “Our physicians, nurses and medical staff are all working together to care for COVID-19 patients. During a time like this, we are united to battle this virus. Further, we must continue to serve and care for the non-COVID-19 needs of all patients whether they are giving birth, needing essential surgery or requiring lifesaving emergency procedures.”

The information about the patient was released by Beaumont Health this afternoon.  State officials are expected to have further information, including comments from the Governor, later today.