Michigan Governor Whitmer Confirms "Stay-home" Order

(Updated - March 23, 2020 11:16 AM EDT)

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a "stay-home" order for the state in a news conference, confirming earlier reports about the potential lockdown. Whitmer warned that if steps weren't taken to slow the spread of coronavirus, up to 7 million in Michigan could be infected and 1 million hospitalized.

The stay-home order will last for at least three weeks.

The state has 1232 cases and 15 deaths.

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