President Trump to visit Ford plant in Ypsilanti Thursday

YPSILANTI, Mich. – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ford’s Rawsonville plant in Ypsilanti Thursday.

The White House said the visit is to thank businesses producing PPE and medical equipment.

Trump is expected to speak at the facility which had been converted to produce ventilators to help fight against coronavirus.

As of May 17, Michigan has 51,142 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

• Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 51,142; Death toll now at 4,891
• New safety protocols introduced as auto manufacturing resumes Monday

Anyone who believes they might have coronavirus should follow the CDC guidelines. Michigan.gov has a list of resources available to those concerned about COVID-19.

More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Washtenaw County Health Department