Gov. Whitmer Hints At Extending Michigan State Of Emergency
MICHIGAN — Michigan on Wednesday reported its highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since May 29, the same day Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hinted that she will extend the state's state of emergency, which is set to expire July 16.
Meanwhile, the U.S. reported crossing the 3 million mark in total coronavirus cases. That increase of cases across the U.S. was what Whitmer said could prompt the her to extend the state of emergency.
“You should expect that will be extended, and perhaps again, until we get a better handle on this virus nationally,” she told WWJ News Radio.
Michigan reported 610 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the case total to 67,237, according to data provided by the state. In addition, the state added 10 new deaths attributed to the virus, upping its death toll to 6,015.
Michigan ranks 12th in the U.S. in total coronavirus cases, according to data provided by the World Health Organization. It is No. 7 in the nation in coronavirus deaths.
The U.S. leads the world in total cases of the virus, surpassing 3 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
As of Wednesday, more than 134,000 people in the U.S. have died from the virus and more than 1.3 million have recovered from the virus.
Over 12 million cases of the virus have been confirmed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. That number includes over 548,000 deaths and nearly 7 million recoveries.
Whitmer first declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus in March, after the state reported its first two positive cases of the coronavirus. Since then, the state of emergency has been extended several times.
The state of emergency, which is different than the state's stay-home order that was lifted in June, allows the governor to use executive powers granted under Michigan law only during emergencies.
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This article originally appeared on the Detroit Patch
