Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-69 Thursday, which extends her previous order that temporarily closes places like theaters, bars, casinos and more amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We must all continue to be diligent, observe social distancing and limit in-person interactions and services to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Whitmer said. If we work together and do our part, we can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives.”READ: Gov. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.