Whitmer Lays Out Criteria For Reopening Economy

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For a second straight day, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan is under 1,000. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says while the state hasn’t reached the point yet to start easing back on some restrictions, it is progress.

“Our trajectory is looking as though it’s starting to flatten,” said Whitmer on Monday. “That means all of these incredible measures we’re taken may really be starting to work. We know that’s the goal.”

Whitmer says there are four criteria she’s looking at for reopening parts of the economy.

“A sustained reduction in infection rate; enhanced ability to test and trace COVID-19; sufficient healthcare capacity to handle resurgence; and best practices in the workplace. We can’t afford a second wave, and so it’s going to be incredibly important that we do this right,” said Whitmer.

There are 997 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 25,635 with 1,602 deaths.