Michigan Gov. Whitmer warns of PPE shortage, reminds residents to keep focus on slowing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
DETROIT – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday that Michiganders need to continue focusing on slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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“I think to see the real benefits of the work that we’ve done, it takes a few weeks to know what that really means,” she said. “But we do know that the most effective tool we have right now, as our hospitals are overwhelmed and we don’t have enough PPE (personal protective equipment), is to slow the spread of the virus.”
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State to begin reporting COVID-19 recoveries
Michigan’s chief medical officer says the state will begin reporting coronavirus recoveries later this week.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said the data should be available this week, adding that it takes up to several weeks to fully recovery from COVID-19. “We’ll have to go back 30 days and see where those patients are,” Dr. Khaldun added.
Metro Detroit store concerns
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Nurses walk off job while protesting
The Sterling Heights police and fire departments said their hands are full trying to get nonessential businesses to follow the law and remain closed.
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What to do while Secretary of State branch offices are closed
Many people have asked what they are supposed to do if they need a Secretary of State branch.
Offices are currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kiosks are also out of service.
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