by Tyler Durden Friday, Apr 09, 2021 - 02:15 PM Michigan has claimed the mantle of America's COVID epicenter this week as it officially has the highest transmission rate in the US, driven in part by a slower-than-average vaccination campaign and the growing prevalence of mutant strains. And on Friday, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked the federal government to send more vaccines, and ordered high schools in the state to return to remote-only education for two weeks. Youth sports will also be asked to take a break, and diners have been asked to avoid eating in restaurants. All four of these requests are voluntary and don't carry the weight of official mandates from her administration. Watch this morning's press conference below.