Posted on 10/03/2020 6:01:12 AM PDT by Libloather
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has moved the Upper Peninsula back to Phase 4 of her MI Safe Start economic reopening phases after a spike of coronavirus cases in the region.
The region will move from Phase 5, “containing,” to Phase 4, “improving,” starting Oct. 9. It’s the first region in the state to do so, although Whitmer has consistently warned that the reopening phases would go back and forth depending on the data.
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The change to Phase 4 will require people who can work remotely do to so, mean schools must follow stricter requirements for masking and place smaller limits on social gatherings.
“After seeing the increase in cases in the U.P. region over the past several weeks and consulting with medical experts, I have decided to take action to protect U.P. families and move the region back a phase. I know this is hard. I know it will be an adjustment. But we can’t let our guard down,” Whitmer said in a statement.
“COVID-19 is still a very real threat to our families, frontline workers, and small businesses. Everyone should implement these changes as swiftly as possible. This virus doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, a Republican or a Democrat, young or old. No one is immune. Right now the most effective weapon we have is pretty simple: it’s wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth. It’s washing your hands with soap and water. And maintaining six feet of physical distance from one another. Let’s all be smart and stay safe.”
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I agree. It’s hard to get enough sunshine here so we rely on supplements. About two years ago I thought my autoimmune disease was out of remission-doc also checked my vitamin d levels; I was deficient even taking a low dose supplement. It made a world of difference to get them back up with mega doses.
Yup..its a college town.
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