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| Coronavirus US live: protesters chant 'lock her up' against Michigan governor following Trump criticism | Coronavirus US live: protesters chant 'lock her up' against Michigan governor following Trump criticism |
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| Protest planned to create gridlock in response to stay home order issued by Gretchen Whitmer, who Trump has repeatedly attacked | Protest planned to create gridlock in response to stay home order issued by Gretchen Whitmer, who Trump has repeatedly attacked |
| The Guardian’s Nina Lakhani reports: | |
| Utility shutoffs are in the spotlight again, with 113 lawmakers calling for a suspension of all utility shut-offs - water, gas, electricity and internet - to be included in the next Covid-19 stimulus package. | |
| In a letter addressed to House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, and minority leaders Kevin McCarthy and Chuck Schumer, the signatories call for a nationwide moratorium to protect the most vulnerable Americans until the pandemic threat has passed and the country’s economy has stabilized. | |
| It says: “Utility services are especially critical for public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Water service ensures that Americans can handwash and disinfect surfaces necessary to slow and stop the coronavirus outbreak. Electricity is necessary for families to turn on the lights and have refrigerated food to eat. Internet access is essential for many employees to be able to work from home and for children who are out of school to access educational resources. ... | |
| “Utility insecurity is felt by low-wealth Americans, rural and tribal communities and people of color. Newly unemployed Americans are facing disconnection because of loss of income. ... These are the communities that need congressional protections the most.” | |
| Signatories include several former presidential candidates - Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker - as well as the four congresswomen of color collectively known as “the Squad” - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib. | |
| Today’s letter comes after a similar letter from 830 advocacy groups was sent to Congress on Monday, and a federal bill, the Emergency Water is a Human Right Act, was introduced by congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell last week. | |
| Amid growing public outcry, a growing number of water and energy utilities have suspended shutoffs, with a small proportion agreeing to reconnect services. But millions of Americans are still without water or face the threat of taps being turned off if they can’t keep up with bills. Read more here: | |
| We are awaiting the White House presser on coronavirus response, scheduled for 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PST. Stay tuned. | |
| The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports: | The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports: |
| Texas voters can’t request a mail-in ballot for upcoming elections if they fear contracting Covid-19 and groups that encourage them to do so could face criminal consequences, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. | Texas voters can’t request a mail-in ballot for upcoming elections if they fear contracting Covid-19 and groups that encourage them to do so could face criminal consequences, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. |
| Texas tightly regulates the use of mail-in ballots, only allowing people 65 or older, with disabilities, and those out of their county during an election to use them. Many states are loosening their requirements for requesting an absentee ballot, but the Wednesday letter from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, makes it clear the state will remain inflexible on its policy. | Texas tightly regulates the use of mail-in ballots, only allowing people 65 or older, with disabilities, and those out of their county during an election to use them. Many states are loosening their requirements for requesting an absentee ballot, but the Wednesday letter from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, makes it clear the state will remain inflexible on its policy. |
| “Fear of contracting Covid-19 unaccompanied by a qualifying sickness or physical condition does not constitute a disability under the Election Code for purposes of receiving a ballot by mail,” Ryan Vassar, an attorney in the attorney general’s office, wrote to the legislature. “To the extent that third parties advise voters to apply for a mail-in ballot based solely on fear of contracting Covid-19, such activity could subject those third parties to criminal sanctions.” | “Fear of contracting Covid-19 unaccompanied by a qualifying sickness or physical condition does not constitute a disability under the Election Code for purposes of receiving a ballot by mail,” Ryan Vassar, an attorney in the attorney general’s office, wrote to the legislature. “To the extent that third parties advise voters to apply for a mail-in ballot based solely on fear of contracting Covid-19, such activity could subject those third parties to criminal sanctions.” |
| The letter came on the same day that a judge in Travis County, home of Austin, heard arguments in a lawsuit seeking to allow every Texan to vote by mail. The judge said he was “inclined” to grant the request. | The letter came on the same day that a judge in Travis County, home of Austin, heard arguments in a lawsuit seeking to allow every Texan to vote by mail. The judge said he was “inclined” to grant the request. |
| Texas held its presidential primary in March, but the state has upcoming local elections on May 2. | Texas held its presidential primary in March, but the state has upcoming local elections on May 2. |
| Hello readers, Kari Paul here taking over for the next few hours from San Francisco. Stay tuned for more news. | Hello readers, Kari Paul here taking over for the next few hours from San Francisco. Stay tuned for more news. |
| That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours. | That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours. |
| Here’s where the day stands so far: | Here’s where the day stands so far: |
| Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York is controlling the spread of coronavirus, but he emphasized the state is not yet out of the woods. Cuomo also announced that he would sign an executive order requiring New Yorkers to wear face coverings where social distancing is not possible, such as on public transportation. | Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York is controlling the spread of coronavirus, but he emphasized the state is not yet out of the woods. Cuomo also announced that he would sign an executive order requiring New Yorkers to wear face coverings where social distancing is not possible, such as on public transportation. |
| Thousands of people protested Michigan’s stay-at-home order at the state capital. The protesters chanted “Lock her up!” in connection to Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer, even though Whitmer’s handling of the crisis receives a favorable review from 71% of Michigan residents. | Thousands of people protested Michigan’s stay-at-home order at the state capital. The protesters chanted “Lock her up!” in connection to Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer, even though Whitmer’s handling of the crisis receives a favorable review from 71% of Michigan residents. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump’s decision to halt funding to the WHO. Pelosi said the move was “dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged.” The move was also criticized by a number of world leaders and former president Jimmy Carter. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump’s decision to halt funding to the WHO. Pelosi said the move was “dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged.” The move was also criticized by a number of world leaders and former president Jimmy Carter. |
| Elizabeth Warren endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid. The Democratic senator and former presidential candidate said in a video announcing the endorsement, “We can’t afford to let Donald Trump continue to endanger the lives and livelihoods of every American.” | Elizabeth Warren endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid. The Democratic senator and former presidential candidate said in a video announcing the endorsement, “We can’t afford to let Donald Trump continue to endanger the lives and livelihoods of every American.” |
| California is creating a disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants. Governor Gavin Newsom said of the $125 million fund, “Regardless of your status, documented or undocumented, there are people in need.” | California is creating a disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants. Governor Gavin Newsom said of the $125 million fund, “Regardless of your status, documented or undocumented, there are people in need.” |
| Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned. | Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned. |
| Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer responded to protests at the state capital regarding her stay-at-home order. | Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer responded to protests at the state capital regarding her stay-at-home order. |
| Whitmer expressed sadness that the thousands of people who attended the protest may have jeopardized their own health by participating. | Whitmer expressed sadness that the thousands of people who attended the protest may have jeopardized their own health by participating. |
| “We know this demonstration is going to come at a cost to people’s health,” Whitmer said. “That’s how Covid-19 spreads.” | “We know this demonstration is going to come at a cost to people’s health,” Whitmer said. “That’s how Covid-19 spreads.” |
| The Democratic governor added that ignoring the social distancing guidelines will likely only serve to extend the stay-at-home order. | The Democratic governor added that ignoring the social distancing guidelines will likely only serve to extend the stay-at-home order. |
| “The sad irony here was the protest is they don’t like being in this stay at home order and they may have just caused a need to lengthen it,” Whitmer said. | “The sad irony here was the protest is they don’t like being in this stay at home order and they may have just caused a need to lengthen it,” Whitmer said. |
| The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California: | The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California: |
| California contributed $75m of the $125m disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants, with philanthropic groups such as the Emerson Collective, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the James Irvine Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Endowment providing the additional $50m. | California contributed $75m of the $125m disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants, with philanthropic groups such as the Emerson Collective, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the James Irvine Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Endowment providing the additional $50m. |
| The amount should allow for $500 to $1,000 in household assistance, which governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged barely scratched the surface in a state with as high a cost of living as California. “I’m not here to suggest that $125m is enough, but I am here to suggest that it’s a good start and I am very proud that it is starting here in the state of California,” he said. | The amount should allow for $500 to $1,000 in household assistance, which governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged barely scratched the surface in a state with as high a cost of living as California. “I’m not here to suggest that $125m is enough, but I am here to suggest that it’s a good start and I am very proud that it is starting here in the state of California,” he said. |
| “I recognize that we still have more to do in this space,” Newsom said. “We will endeavor to find more areas of support in the next days and weeks and over the next year as we transition back to some version of normalcy.” | “I recognize that we still have more to do in this space,” Newsom said. “We will endeavor to find more areas of support in the next days and weeks and over the next year as we transition back to some version of normalcy.” |
| The relief fund comes as the number of Californians filing for unemployment insurance tops 2.7 million, Newsom said. The need for unemployment assistance has risen to a point that the governor signed an executive order launching a new call center to run 12 hours a day, seven days a week to handle the influx. | The relief fund comes as the number of Californians filing for unemployment insurance tops 2.7 million, Newsom said. The need for unemployment assistance has risen to a point that the governor signed an executive order launching a new call center to run 12 hours a day, seven days a week to handle the influx. |
| There were 24,421 positive cases reported in California on Wednesday, with 821 deaths. | There were 24,421 positive cases reported in California on Wednesday, with 821 deaths. |
| The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California: | The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California: |
| California is launching a $125m disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants, the first of its kind in the nation, California governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. | California is launching a $125m disaster relief fund for undocumented immigrants, the first of its kind in the nation, California governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. |
| Undocumented immigrants make up 10% of California’s workforce, Newsom said, but are ineligible for unemployment insurance, pandemic unemployment assistance and federal stimulus support. | Undocumented immigrants make up 10% of California’s workforce, Newsom said, but are ineligible for unemployment insurance, pandemic unemployment assistance and federal stimulus support. |
| “Regardless of your status, documented or undocumented, there are people in need,” Newsom said. “And this is a state that steps up, always to support those in need, regardless of status.” | “Regardless of your status, documented or undocumented, there are people in need,” Newsom said. “And this is a state that steps up, always to support those in need, regardless of status.” |
| The governor noted that there was an overrepresentation of the undocumented workforce in essential services, “in the healthcare sector, in the agriculture and food sector, in the manufacturing and logistics sector, and in the construction sector.” | The governor noted that there was an overrepresentation of the undocumented workforce in essential services, “in the healthcare sector, in the agriculture and food sector, in the manufacturing and logistics sector, and in the construction sector.” |
| “We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” he said. | “We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” he said. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement reiterating Democrats’ demands for the next coronavirus relief bill. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement reiterating Democrats’ demands for the next coronavirus relief bill. |
| Pelosi said the bill must not only grant additional funds to the Paycheck Protection Program, the small business loan program created by the stimulus package, but also give more money to hospitals and state and local governments. | Pelosi said the bill must not only grant additional funds to the Paycheck Protection Program, the small business loan program created by the stimulus package, but also give more money to hospitals and state and local governments. |
| “As has been clear since last week, Republicans’ bill which fails to address these critical issues cannot get unanimous consent in the House,” Pelosi said. | “As has been clear since last week, Republicans’ bill which fails to address these critical issues cannot get unanimous consent in the House,” Pelosi said. |
| Last week, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell tried to pass a bill that would grant $250 billion in additional funding to PPP by unanimous consent, but Democrats objected, demanding more money for hospitals and state and local governments. | Last week, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell tried to pass a bill that would grant $250 billion in additional funding to PPP by unanimous consent, but Democrats objected, demanding more money for hospitals and state and local governments. |
| Congressional leaders have been negotiating to craft a compromise bill, but Pelosi’s statement indicates lawmakers remain at a stalemate, a frightening prospect considering PPP is expected to run out of funds in the next couple of days. | Congressional leaders have been negotiating to craft a compromise bill, but Pelosi’s statement indicates lawmakers remain at a stalemate, a frightening prospect considering PPP is expected to run out of funds in the next couple of days. |
| Senator Kamala Harris said she has not given much thought to whether Joe Biden will ask her to join his ticket, offering the classic politician’s dodge on the running mate question. | Senator Kamala Harris said she has not given much thought to whether Joe Biden will ask her to join his ticket, offering the classic politician’s dodge on the running mate question. |
| “I have to be very honest with you: I am not thinking about that. I really am not,” the California senator told the 19th. | “I have to be very honest with you: I am not thinking about that. I really am not,” the California senator told the 19th. |
| “I’m talking on almost a daily basis with one or another mayor of my state — if not my governor — about the fact that today and tomorrow, they’re running out of masks. People are standing in food lines for hours. Literally, this is so real, it is so present, and this is my focus.” | “I’m talking on almost a daily basis with one or another mayor of my state — if not my governor — about the fact that today and tomorrow, they’re running out of masks. People are standing in food lines for hours. Literally, this is so real, it is so present, and this is my focus.” |
| Even though Harris harshly criticized Biden in the first Democratic debate, she has since endorsed the presumptive nominee, and she is included on essentially every list of potential running mates. | Even though Harris harshly criticized Biden in the first Democratic debate, she has since endorsed the presumptive nominee, and she is included on essentially every list of potential running mates. |
| Trump was reportedly told by his newly formed business council that coronavirus testing must substantially expand before the economy can reopen, echoing arguments made by many public health experts in recent weeks. | Trump was reportedly told by his newly formed business council that coronavirus testing must substantially expand before the economy can reopen, echoing arguments made by many public health experts in recent weeks. |
| CNN reports: | CNN reports: |
| Trump has expressed hope that the economy can start reopening by the end of the month, but today, several state and local leaders announced they were extending their stay-at-home orders at least through the rest of April. | Trump has expressed hope that the economy can start reopening by the end of the month, but today, several state and local leaders announced they were extending their stay-at-home orders at least through the rest of April. |
| The director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Robert Redfield, said earlier today that some states with low numbers of coronavirus cases may be able to reopen by May 1. However, those states will likely have to prepare for a potential surge in cases, which would also require expanding testing capacity. | The director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Robert Redfield, said earlier today that some states with low numbers of coronavirus cases may be able to reopen by May 1. However, those states will likely have to prepare for a potential surge in cases, which would also require expanding testing capacity. |
| Former president Jimmy Carter criticized Trump for halting US funding to the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic. | Former president Jimmy Carter criticized Trump for halting US funding to the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic. |
| In a newly released statement, Carter said he was “distressed” by Trump’s decision. “WHO is the only international organization capable of leading the effort to control this virus,” Carter said. | In a newly released statement, Carter said he was “distressed” by Trump’s decision. “WHO is the only international organization capable of leading the effort to control this virus,” Carter said. |
| The former president joins a number of world leaders and congressional Democrats, including House speaker Nancy Pelosi, in criticizing the move, which Trump announced at his press conference yesterday. | The former president joins a number of world leaders and congressional Democrats, including House speaker Nancy Pelosi, in criticizing the move, which Trump announced at his press conference yesterday. |
| The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports: | The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports: |
| A Michigan effort to rein in excessive partisan gerrymandering survived another GOP attack on Wednesday. | A Michigan effort to rein in excessive partisan gerrymandering survived another GOP attack on Wednesday. |
| A federal appeals court declined to step in and halt a process already underway in Michigan to create an independent commission to draw electoral districts, a loss for Republicans challenging it. | A federal appeals court declined to step in and halt a process already underway in Michigan to create an independent commission to draw electoral districts, a loss for Republicans challenging it. |
| Michigan Republicans filed two lawsuits challenging the commission in 2019, saying it unfairly discriminated against them because it bars anyone with political ties from serving on it. A federal judge ruled in November that argument was unlikely to ultimately succeed in court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th circuit upheld the ruling on Wednesday. | Michigan Republicans filed two lawsuits challenging the commission in 2019, saying it unfairly discriminated against them because it bars anyone with political ties from serving on it. A federal judge ruled in November that argument was unlikely to ultimately succeed in court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th circuit upheld the ruling on Wednesday. |
| Michigan voters approved creating the commission through a referendum -- organized by political novices -- in 2018 to limit gerrymandering in the state. It will draw district lines for the first time next year and is expected to produce districts that are fairer than the ones currently in place. | Michigan voters approved creating the commission through a referendum -- organized by political novices -- in 2018 to limit gerrymandering in the state. It will draw district lines for the first time next year and is expected to produce districts that are fairer than the ones currently in place. |
| Republicans controlled the redistricting process in Michigan in 2011 and drew districts that gave them a severe advantage throughout the decade. | Republicans controlled the redistricting process in Michigan in 2011 and drew districts that gave them a severe advantage throughout the decade. |
| Stacey Abrams made clear in a new Elle interview that she would like to serve as Joe Biden’s running mate now that the former vice president has secured the presidential nomination. | Stacey Abrams made clear in a new Elle interview that she would like to serve as Joe Biden’s running mate now that the former vice president has secured the presidential nomination. |
| “I would be an excellent running mate,” Abrams told Elle magazine. Abrams, who narrowly lost the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race to Brian Kemp amid accusations of voter suppression, rattled off a list of her qualifications in the interview. | “I would be an excellent running mate,” Abrams told Elle magazine. Abrams, who narrowly lost the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race to Brian Kemp amid accusations of voter suppression, rattled off a list of her qualifications in the interview. |
| “I have the capacity to attract voters by motivating typically ignored communities,” Abrams said. “I have a strong history of executive and management experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. I’ve spent 25 years in independent study of foreign policy. I am ready to help advance an agenda of restoring America’s place in the world. If I am selected, I am prepared and excited to serve.” | “I have the capacity to attract voters by motivating typically ignored communities,” Abrams said. “I have a strong history of executive and management experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. I’ve spent 25 years in independent study of foreign policy. I am ready to help advance an agenda of restoring America’s place in the world. If I am selected, I am prepared and excited to serve.” |
| Abrams has been frequently cited as a potential running mate to Biden, especially after the candidate explictly said last month that he would choose a woman to join his ticket. Senators Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar, as well as Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, are also frequently named as possible running mates. | Abrams has been frequently cited as a potential running mate to Biden, especially after the candidate explictly said last month that he would choose a woman to join his ticket. Senators Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar, as well as Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, are also frequently named as possible running mates. |
| The Supreme Court has announced it will hear two cases on disclosures of Trump’s financial records on May 12. | The Supreme Court has announced it will hear two cases on disclosures of Trump’s financial records on May 12. |
| The court announced Monday it would start holding hearings via teleconference next month after delaying hearings that were originally scheduled for March and April. | The court announced Monday it would start holding hearings via teleconference next month after delaying hearings that were originally scheduled for March and April. |
| Trump is seeking to block his financial records from being shared with New York prosectuors and congressional Democrats, who both subpoenaed the records for investigations of the president. | Trump is seeking to block his financial records from being shared with New York prosectuors and congressional Democrats, who both subpoenaed the records for investigations of the president. |
| The blockbuster cases were originally set to be heard in late March and early April, but the court said in a statement that oral arguments would now take place on May 12. | The blockbuster cases were originally set to be heard in late March and early April, but the court said in a statement that oral arguments would now take place on May 12. |
| Trump considered starting a talk radio show as coronavirus started to spread across the country last month, according to a report from the New York Times. | Trump considered starting a talk radio show as coronavirus started to spread across the country last month, according to a report from the New York Times. |
| The president quickly abandoned the idea because he didn’t want to compete with right-wing radio personality Rush Limbaugh, who recently (and controversially) received a presidential medal of freedom from Trump. | The president quickly abandoned the idea because he didn’t want to compete with right-wing radio personality Rush Limbaugh, who recently (and controversially) received a presidential medal of freedom from Trump. |
| The Times reports: | The Times reports: |
| If Trump had gone through with the idea, it’s likely he would have faced severe criticism for spending two hours a day hosting a call-in show as the country struggled through a growing pandemic. | If Trump had gone through with the idea, it’s likely he would have faced severe criticism for spending two hours a day hosting a call-in show as the country struggled through a growing pandemic. |
| A protest is underway outside the Michigan State Capitol, organized by a conservative group opposed to the state’s stay at home order. | A protest is underway outside the Michigan State Capitol, organized by a conservative group opposed to the state’s stay at home order. |
| The protest, in Lansing, MI, is organized by the Michigan Conservative Committee, who have dubbed the effort “Operation gridlock”. | The protest, in Lansing, MI, is organized by the Michigan Conservative Committee, who have dubbed the effort “Operation gridlock”. |
| As the name suggests, their plan is to create gridlock in response to Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer implementing a strict stay at home order. | As the name suggests, their plan is to create gridlock in response to Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer implementing a strict stay at home order. |
| “She’s driving us out of business. We’re driving to Lansing,” is the natty slogan the MCC has come up with for the event. | “She’s driving us out of business. We’re driving to Lansing,” is the natty slogan the MCC has come up with for the event. |
| Pictures posted by the Michigan Conservative Committee do indeed show widespread gridlock surrounding the capital. Chants of “lock her up” have been witnessed. | Pictures posted by the Michigan Conservative Committee do indeed show widespread gridlock surrounding the capital. Chants of “lock her up” have been witnessed. |
| According to reporter Dave Weigel, the protest has been marked by chants which will be familiar to anyone who has ever witnessed a Donald Trump rally. (Weigel also urges people to subscribe to the Detroit Free Press, in these hard times - on top of years of hard times - for local media). | According to reporter Dave Weigel, the protest has been marked by chants which will be familiar to anyone who has ever witnessed a Donald Trump rally. (Weigel also urges people to subscribe to the Detroit Free Press, in these hard times - on top of years of hard times - for local media). |
| The committee posted a series of rules for gridlockers on its Facebook page. Among them: “Don’t drink lots of liquids. There may not be restrooms.” | The committee posted a series of rules for gridlockers on its Facebook page. Among them: “Don’t drink lots of liquids. There may not be restrooms.” |
| It’s surely no coincidence that Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Whitmer, a popular Democratic governor, in recent days as she requested emergency medical supplies for Michigan. | It’s surely no coincidence that Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Whitmer, a popular Democratic governor, in recent days as she requested emergency medical supplies for Michigan. |
| Parts of Michigan have been hard hit by coronavirus, especially the Detroit area. | Parts of Michigan have been hard hit by coronavirus, especially the Detroit area. |