Early days of COVID-19 in Michigan and its lasting impact months later
It has moved into Michigan. Quote icon When Michigan announced its first two known cases on March 10 — both travelers — the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency, saying: “The main goal ... is to slow the spread of the virus, not to stop it. It has moved into Michigan." In fact, a recent study examined blood donations from nine states, including Michigan, and found there may have been COVID-19 infections earlier than previously identified. In Michigan, COVID-19 antibodies were present in a handful of American Red Cross blood donations from as early as January, the ...