Michigan Gov. Whitmer: ‘I am not calling for martial law’ in response to coronavirus
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference on Friday afternoon to provide an update on the state’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Cases have been rising in the state as testing ramps up, with cases breaking the 500 mark on Friday. Whitmer started off the press conference by clearing up rumors circulating about a lockdown and martial law in the state.
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