Michigan health officials reported 14 coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks at K-12 schools and universities as of Thursday, Aug. 20. NEW Aug. 26, 2020: Michigan starts reporting data on COVID-19 outbreaksThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said the outbreaks are reported to them by local health departments. Here’s where the outbreaks are:1 in Region 18 in Region 2S2 in Region 2N3 in Region 3You can find the regions on the Michigan Emergency Preparedness Regions map here. Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 94,697 as of Thursday, including 6,368 deaths, state officials report. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 12.

Gretchen Whitmer is working to make sure her executive orders issued in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are being enforced. Enforcement of my executive orders is a key part of ensuring that the resumption of activities does not contribute to the spread of this virus. “This includes any violation of relevant COVID-19 executive orders or epidemic orders. UPDATED: Tracking Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) testing dataMichigan masks orderNew rules about masks took effect July 13 in Michigan. No shirts, no shoes, no mask—no service,” Whitmer’s order statement reads.

Heres a closer look at the latest coronavirus trend and updates in Michigan as of Friday, June 19, 2020. For more Michigan COVID-19 data, go here. The state of emergency, which was first implemented at the end of March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, was set to expire Friday (June 19). How much can social distancing, wearing a mask and eye protection help? The UIA is preparing for possible large crowds, and theyll need to enforce social distancing and have security in place.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun held a brief news conference Thursday morning to address the state’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Whitmer announced she signed Executive Order 2020-35, which orders all K-12 school buildings to close for the remainder of the school year — unless restrictions are lifted — and ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for remote learning. District facilities may be used by public school employees and contractors for the purposes of facilitating learning at a distance while also practicing social distancing. READ: Michigan K-12 schools closed for rest of school year -- what we knowThe state is expected to reach a peak of COVID-19 cases in April. She said these numbers are expected to grow this week, and the only way to help stop the spread is by staying home and staying away from others.