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Michigan Gov. Whitmer holds coronavirus briefing, announces partial reopening

More than 4,900 COVID-19 related deaths in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at her May 15, 2020, coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing. (WDIV)

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a coronavirus news briefing Monday afternoon.

UPDATED: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen parts of state this week, including restaurants, bars

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Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19.

Two weeks ago, Gov. Whitmer announced the extension of the state’s stay-home order through May 28, as well as a 6-stage plan to fully reopen the state.

Related: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gatherings of 10 people could be allowed on May 28

Last Monday, manufacturing, including automakers, were allowed to begin reopening and calling employees back to work, with strict safety precautions in place. Automakers restarted production today.

Related: Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Goal is to test 450,000 residents for virus in May


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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