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MICHIGAN: LOCKDOWN 2.0

In response to an “uptick” in new coronavirus cases – but not an escalation of COVID deaths – Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared that the state of emergency, which was imposed on 10 March, will continue until 1 October.
The Governor said, “With over 6,500 deaths, the virus continues to threaten the lives of Michiganders every day. COVID-19 is a novel virus with many unknowns, but we do know that it is widespread, it is easily transmitted, and its effects can be fatal. We must continue to take this seriously and do everything we can to protect ourselves and all Michiganders from COVID-19.”
TRENDPOST: As we have continually noted, when compared to Sweden, which had no lockdown and registered 5,832 virus deaths, locked down Michigan, with about the same population, had 6,810 deaths.
And, as we reported in March and April, the majority of those who have died from the virus were from nursing homes and the Detroit area, with large minority groups suffering from preexisting health conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory ailments. The virus victims also include those living in highly polluted areas and in unsanitary conditions.