The coronavirus is continuing to kill Michigan residents as more and more people contract the virus. The latest report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows another day of more than 6,000 new cases on Wednesday. Since mid-March more than 7,700 Michigan residents have died. With the virus spreading, Governor Whitmer is asking people to stay home for Thanksgiving.
“If there’s more than one household in an enclosed space without ventilation, meaning with windows open, for any period of time, it’s just inherently dangerous,” Whitmer said. “If it’s more than two households, the anger increases exponentially, and that’s why we encourage people to really think that way as you make your plans for the holidays.”
The governor said she plans a Zoom call with her sister, who will stay in New York for the holidays. The average positivity rate for coronavirus tests is now up to 9.4%, and the average number of cases has doubled over the past two weeks.
