3 Clinton Twp. Elections Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

CLINTON TWP., MI — The elections department at the Clinton Township Clerk's Office will be closed through at least the end of the week after three employees tested positive for the coronavirus, clerk Kim Meltzer said Wednesday.

The department will close for the time being to assess the staff’s exposure to COVID-19, Meltzer said in the news release.

"Due to an abundance of caution, we are shutting the department down temporarily and sending everyone to get tested,” Meltzer said. “It’s unfortunate we have to do this so close to the election, but there is no greater priority than the health and safety of our employees and residents.”

Meltzer expects the department to reopen by Monday, according to the news release. In the meantime, staff is on hand to empty outdoor collection boxes.

“We will continue to receive ballots by mail and from the six collection boxes throughout the Township,” she said.

Meltzer said residents should visit to the township’s website for updates on when the election department will reopen.