Michigan’s Whitmer Extends State of Emergency Until Late October

Michigan’s Whitmer Extends State of Emergency Until Late October
In this screenshot from the DNCC’s livestream of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the virtual convention on Aug. 17, 2020. Handout/DNCC via Getty Images
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended Michigan’s state of emergency through Oct. 27, saying the economic and social harms posed by the CCP virus pandemic remain “widespread and severe.”

Whitmer first declared the emergency in March to assist local governments and officials in their efforts to slow the spread of the virus. It was due to expire Oct. 1, however, an extension had been expected.

Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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