WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center Friday to prepare for the new coronavirus outbreak.
The announcement came during a news conference with the governor and other state officials who gave an update on how the state is preparing to combat the spread of the virus.
“Right now, we’re harnessing all of the resources of state government to help people prepare and keep themselves and their families safe,” said Whitmer.“By activating the State Emergency Operations Center, we’re ensuring that every branch of state government is on alert, and actively coordinating to prevent the spread of coronavirus if it comes to Michigan. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution. We will continue to take every necessary precaution to keep Michiganders safe.”
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