Michigan coronavirus: More cases expected; Governor urges ‘community mitigation strategies'
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak in the state following the first confirmation of cases. Whitmer announced the first cases during a press conference late Tuesday night in Lansing. The two cases are in Oakland and Wayne counties.
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Whitmer urged “community mitigation strategies” in light of the confirmed cases, urging residents and businesses to avoid large gatherings. “This is to keep the most people we can, safe,” Whitmer said.
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4 Fast Facts
- The state of Michigan has confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. One is being treated in Ann Arbor. Click here to read more.
- Officials with the Dearborn Public Schools district announced Wednesday that they are closing Whitmore-Bolles Elementary as a precaution after a staff member was exposed to someone with coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to read more.
- Two people in Michigan have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to read more.
- This year’s NCAA tournaments will be played in mostly empty arenas. Click here to read more.
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