Gretchen Whitmer announced a statewide ban on all events and gatherings of 250 or more people on Thursday in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The executive order took effect at 5 p.m. Friday and will last until 5 p.m. on April 5. Law enforcement officers in Ingham County are committed to enforcing the executive order to stop the spread of the virus, officials said. “I urge everyone to take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 including adhering to the Governor’s Executive Order,” said Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.