Michigan is 1 of 2 states ‘on track to contain COVID,’ data shows
DETROIT – The hard work Michigan officials and residents have done to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been paying off -- especially according to data from Covid Act Now.
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The group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders are identifying each state’s risk level for the spread of COVID-19. According to their model Michigan is now “on track to contain Covid” and has a low “Covid Risk Level,” according to a tweet shared Tuesday.
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- Michigan’s current state of emergency is set to expire later this week, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that it will be extended. Click here to read more.
- As many as 60 residents have joined a class-action lawsuit against the owners of the dams that failed and caused catastrophic flooding in mid-Michigan. Click here to read more.
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said attempts to strip her of her powers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic “irresponsible, dangerous and foolish.” Click here to read more.
- Small breweries could sell and deliver more craft beer to stores without having to go through Michigan’s three-tier system. Click here to read more.
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