Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order ordering Michigan residents to stay home.
The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order is in response to the total Michigan COVID-19 cases rising to 1,232. According to the Michigan Chief Medical Executive, Joneigh Khaldun as of Monday morning, there had been 15 deaths in Michigan.
The governor said, "this is not a recommendation, it's an order".
Critical infrastructure will remain open, this includes grocery stores, pharmacies and financial services.
“Taking aggressive action to protect our communities is the most important thing we can do to mitigate further spread of COVID-19,” Khaldun said. “If we do this now, we can make sure our hospitals and healthcare workers are prepared to take care of the sickest people. It is crucial that people do the right thing by staying home and staying safe.”
The temporary order begins at midnight on March 23, it is in effect until April 19.