DETROIT – Michigan officials announced 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, bringing the total to 53. The patient was described as, “Oakland County, male child with contact with a person with COVID-19." Oakland County, adult female with contact with a person with COVID-19. Macomb County, adult female with unknown travel history. Oakland County, male child with contact with a person with COVID-19Kent County, adult male with unknown travel history and unknown contact history.

DETROIT – Michigan state officials announced 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, bringing the total to 53. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 12 cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. Detroit, adult female with unknown travel history. Macomb County, adult female with unknown travel history. Oakland County, male child with contact with a person with COVID-19Kent County, adult male with unknown travel history and unknown contact history.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Officer issued an emergency order Sunday night to reduce the number of people in local bars, restaurants or entertainment venues. Under the Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.2453, the Health Officer has the authority to take action to protect the public’s health and prevent the spread of disease. “This action is not taken lightly,” said Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck. “To slow the impact of COVID-19 in our community and protect everyone’s health, we must take our commitment to prevention seriously. Social distancing is essential now to prevent additional spread as much as possible.”As of Sunday night, Washtenaw County has seven cases of COVID-19 and numerous tests pending.

LANSING, Mich. – The Ingham County Health Department ordered the legal occupancy load at licensed food service establishments to be reduced by 50 percent effective 5 p.m. March 16 through 5 p.m. April 5. Whitmer’s executive order to ban events and gatherings exceeding 250 people amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns in the state. Whitmer: 12 new COVID-19 cases, 45 total cases in MichiganIngham County law enforcement already committed to enforcing the ban, but Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail takes it a step further by issuing the order of a 50% decrease in occupancy load. We need proactive actions including reductions in occupancy load to stop the spread of COVID-19.”Ingham County food service establishments affected by this order include but are not limited to: restaurants, bars, church dining halls, schools, country clubs, banquet halls, catering and carry out, according to officials. Click here to download a sign from the health department to notify your customers of the new occupancy restriction.

Whitmer: 12 new COVID-19 cases, 45 total cases in MichiganThe specimens will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation testing. Oakland County, adult male with unknown travel history. Macomb County, adult male with no known travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case. Monroe County, adult female with history of domestic travel. Wayne County, adult female with unknown travel history and no known contact with someone with a confirmed case.

DETROIT – There are currently a total of 25 confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan. This is just the beginning of the outbreak in Michigan with the number of coronavirus cases expected to increase statewide. Officials say the results from 26 cases in Michigan are still pending and 205 people have tested negative. This weekend events across Metro Detroit were canceled from the Detroit Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to sporting events and concerts. Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday entry into health care facilities, residential care facilities and juvenile justice facilitates will be closed to anyone who is not there to provide medical care or care for daily living like bathing and eating.