Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive David Coulter released the following statement in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s three-week pause to combat the sharp rise of COVID- 19 cases in Michigan:

“The measures announced by Gov. Whitmer today are difficult but vital to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The surge of confirmed cases and hospitalizations is unsustainable and requires deliberate action now in order to protect our residents as well as health care workers and first responders who risk their lives to keep us safe. We flattened the curve in April, and we can do it again by working together and targeting activities that have fueled the rise in cases.”