Commentary: 5 billion plausible explanations for Whitmer s different tack on COVID
Michigan Governor s Office
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Pause to Save Lives partial business shutdown Nov. 15, 2020 when there were fewer people hospitalized for COVID-19, a lower average daily number of new cases and lower seven-day average positivity rate than Michigan is experiencing in the current COVID-19 surge.
There are five billion reasons why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn t ordered the closure of schools and non-essential businesses to curb the rampant spread of COVID-19 that s making Michigan look like America s pandemic backwater right now.
Actually, there are 5.7 billion.
The once-in-a-lifetime infusion of $5.7 billion in federal funding for Michigan s recovery is quite simply the greatest gift any governor facing re-election in 19 months could ever ask for.
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April 14, 2021
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the state Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Many Michiganders wondering if there’s going to be more lockdowns.
Despite criticism from outside the state, Governor Whitmer is not changing her strategy. No more new restrictions, she is not tightening down on the state, just asking people to be safe and get their vaccine.
“Get vaccinated to keep you and your family safe,” Gov. Whitmer said in the press conference.
Michigan is seeing the worst COVID-19 numbers of the pandemic.
“This week we surpassed the COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates that we saw in the fall,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes vaccines, not restrictions in state s fight against COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is doubling down on not issuing any new restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Posted at 6:00 AM, Apr 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-15 06:00:36-04
(WXYZ) â Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is doubling down on not issuing any new restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
On Wednesday, the state reported more than 7,900 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths, but current epidemic orders imposed by state health officials are set to expire on Monday night.
Whitmer is instead pushing for increased vaccinations and continued compliance with state protocols instead of issuing new orders.
Gov. Whitmer doubles down on no new COVID restrictions
The governor receiving support from GOP leaders on no new restrictions
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Whitmer’s decision not to force further restrictions is getting support from state Republican leaders.
“The most important thing you can do is to get vaccinated,” Whitmer said.
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It’s something Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed Wednesday night.
“We know we have to do more and the supply is available. You can get an appointment by making a phone call and at this point, the biggest thing we need to do is push out information,” Duggan said.