FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] MDHHS extends epidemic order 12 days to ensure COVID-19 surge is stabilizing Indoor and outdoor gatherings to remain limited, department to closely monitor hospital beds with COVID patients, rate of case growth, positivity rate prior to re-engagement
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. Governor Whitmer discussed the department’s action today at a press conference with Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and DHHS Director Robert Gordon.
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MDHHS extends epidemic order 12 days
