Michigan Confirms First Two Cases Of Coronavirus, Declares State Of Emergency

The governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, along with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Oakland County Health Division and Wayne County Health Department have announced that two residents of Michigan have tested positive for Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

In an official statement released on Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency to minimize the spread of the virus after confirming the first two cases in Michigan.

“We are taking every step we can to mitigate the spread of the virus and keep Michiganders safe. I have declared a state of emergency to harness all of our resources across state government to slow the spread of the virus and protect families. It’s crucial that all Michiganders continue to take preventative measures to lower their risk, and to share this information with their friends, family, and co-workers,” said the governor.

Among the two infected, one person was identified as a female resident from Oakland County who recently traveled abroad, and the other as a male resident of Wayne County who had recently traveled within the country.

Both the patients were hospitalized and under observation. Authorities were working to identify individuals who may have come into close contact with the patients.

“We are continuing to collaborate with the state health department and recommend residents continue to practice prevention measures to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans.

“Oakland County and our Health Division will investigate the circumstances around this case so we understand if there are any potential close contacts. We must all as individuals and communities continue our prevention and preparedness strategies as we hope for a full recovery for this member of the community,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter.