SOUTHGATE, Mich. – The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate. More people may have been at risk of contracting and exposing others to COVID-19 as more than 100 people were in attendance for the indoor reception, according to Wayne County health officials. Attendees of the reception at the Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home as directed. The confirmed positive individuals have been instructed to self-isolate until cleared by public health in accordance with CDC guidance, health officials said. “The safety and protection of Wayne County residents is our top priority,” said Carol Austerberry, Wayne County Health Officer.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. A popular downriver banquet hall is the latest business singled out as a COVID-19 hot spot. The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate. READ: Health officials: 5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in SouthgateAs of Wednesday, there are five women -- ranging in age from 22 to 55 --who attended the wedding on July 18. The Wayne County Public Health Division claims the wedding illegally and improperly had in attendance more than 100 people. Attendees of the reception at the Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home as directed.