Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Michigan's state of emergency through Oct. 1
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday extended Michigan's state of emergency through Oct. 1, saying COVID-19 is widespread and easily transmitted.
The emergency declaration is what gives the Democratic governor the ability to make unilateral actions to combat the virus, such as closing businesses or penalizing those who don't wear masks. Whitmer first declared an emergency because of COVID-19 on March 10, when the state confirmed its first cases.
Oct. 1 will come 205 days after the initial declaration.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/09/03/whitmer-extends-michigan-state-emergency-through-oct-1/5644837002/