GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer officials announced Saturday the first COVID-19 deaths of Meijer team members amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 23,993; Death toll now at 1,392Meijer officials say they will not share any additional details regarding the deaths out of respect for the team members, their families and their privacy. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.