Text of Gov. Whitmer’s coronavirus order: stay home
Here is the full text of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order issued today that takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-21 TEMPORARY REQUIREMENT TO SUSPEND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN OR PROTECT LIFE THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IS A RESPIRATORY DISEASE THAT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH. IT IS CAUSED BY A NEW STRAIN OF CORONAVIRUS NOT PREVIOUSLY...
Flint Mayor Neeley implores city residents to keep “sheltering in place” as county cases grow to 14
A Sunday afternoon advisory from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley exhorts Flint residents to adhere to “self-imposed shelter in place guidelines” for themselves and their families. Neeley’s recommendation comes in light of news that there are now 14 cases of COVID-19 in Genesee County, 8 deaths in Michigan, and 1,036 cases statewide, a steep increase over Saturday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
MTA Flint announces coronavirus fare waiver, “social distance” loading changes
By Madeleine Graham Fares for fixed bus routes and transfers on MTA Flint are being waived because of the coronavirus situation until April 6, according to CEO Ed Benning. The use of transfers has been eliminated until further notice. Benning said MTA drivers for all forms of transportation–fixed city routes, Your Ride and Ride to Wellness–have been provided with masks, gloves and hand sanitizers. He said it is not...
Mayor Neeley, “Dr. Bobby” offer coronavirus updates, reminders, symptom summary in podcast response from city
By Tom Travis and Jan Worth-Nelson In a Facebook live chat from City Hall this morning, Mayor Neeley and Dr.Bobby Mukkamala presented updates and reminders about how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Sitting a safe distance apart with a deaf interpreter in the background, the two reviewed chief symptoms of the disease and seemed to be informed in live time that there now are four cases of coronavirus in Genesee County confirmed by...
Genesee Valley Mall leasing exec knows of no plans to close so far: coronavirus response issued
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, a statement was issued from the ownership and management teams of Genesee Valley Center responding to the COVID-19 situation. Further details describing specific measures being taken at the property are available here. The statement is as follows: “For now, the property will remain open under the new measures until otherwise directed by local officials and the...
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