Michigan Gov. Whitmer holds coronavirus briefing, announces partial reopening More than 4,900 COVID-19 related deaths in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at her May 15, 2020, coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. (WDIV)
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a coronavirus news briefing Monday afternoon.
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Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19.
Two weeks ago, Gov. Whitmer announced the extension of the state’s stay-home order through May 28, as well as a 6-stage plan to fully reopen the state.
Related: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gatherings of 10 people could be allowed on May 28
Last Monday, manufacturing, including automakers, were allowed to begin reopening and calling employees back to work, with strict safety precautions in place. Automakers restarted production today.
Related: Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Goal is to test 450,000 residents for virus in May
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