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Whitmer Extends Emergency Order Until October 1
By: Mike Stiles - Friday, September 4, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (file photo courtesy of State of Michigan)

(LANSING) – Also on Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took further action to protect the health and safety of Michiganders.

Whitmer extended the State of Emergency until October 1 with Executive Order 2020-177. This will allow the State to continue to mobilize resources and take the reasonable and necessary steps to protect Michiganders and their families.

Whitmer says last week, Michigan surpassed 100,000 cases of COVID-19, and families continue to lose loved ones. With over 6,500 deaths, the virus continues to threaten the lives of Michiganders every day. While COVID-19 is a novel virus with many unknowns, Whitmer says they do know that it is widespread, is easily transmitted and its effects can be fatal.

Whitmer says we must continue the crucial work needed to save lives. Since March 1, she says she has been committed to using every tool at her disposal to protect families, front line workers and the economy from the threat of COVID-19.

In early August, every region in Michigan saw an uptick in new cases. The state's percent positivity remains below the national average. In Michigan 3.3 percent of all COVID-19 tests administered were positive. The national rate is 6.1 percent.

Whitmer urges Michiganders to do their part to control the disease by wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing and staying safe and smart.



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