Michigan extends ‘stay home’ order to April 30: What you need to know
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the extension of the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order to at least the end of April.
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Whitmer signed executive order 2020-42, extending the order through April 30. As with the prior order, Executive Order 2020-42 limits gatherings and travel and requires all workers who are not necessary to sustain or protect life to stay home.
Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 21,504; Death toll now at 1,076
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- Six inmates at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center have coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to read more.
- The state of Michigan released new data showing hospitalizations for COVID-19 around the state, as well as available medical supplies. Click here to read more.
- Michigan is the first state approved to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. Click here to read more.
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