Stafford’s post came just hours after his initial rent, in which he blasted the state amid a surge in cases.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced this week that the state would begin a “three-week moratorium targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities” to prevent the spread of the virus. The order was issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and went into effect Wednesday.
“I understand that there is an epidemic, and I understand that it is very scary. I am also afraid of it. If you are at risk, don’t leave your home until the vaccine arrives. But close all these small businesses.” Do – things people have done for their lives – closing them again is not the answer, because they will not make it. So once we can leave our home, once this dictatorship will allow us a little freedom, then nothing will be left. “
Staffford also apologized in its Instagram story after the reaction.
“Alright, yeah, here’s what I do: After reading some of your stories and I’m a little more spiritual, I’ll come back to apologize,” Stafford said.
“I’m really sorry. I was in the heat of the moment. A friend of mine is losing his business. He’s been giving me some time, so I apologize for calling him a dictator – maybe not so smart use of words. But yes, I just want it to work for everyone, and I know it won’t work for everyone, and it kills me to see people bear the financial burden of losing my business and even getting sick. I’m sorry. “
CNN Reached Stafford but never heard back.
She had previously accused the NFL of harassing her, claiming that her husband was found by his family after being placed on the NFL’s list of injured reserves / covid. She claims her children were kicked out of the playground and reached out to the grocery store, saying it “puts others at risk.”
The NFL said being on the list does not mean a player has Covid-19, and being on that list means they either test positive or have close contact with someone who is in contact with an infected person.
Michigan is seeing a significant increase in cases across the state, said Dr. Michigan Chief Medical Executive of the Department of Health and Human Services. Jonigh told Khaldu.
Michigan reported 7,592 new cases and 134 new deaths on Thursday, reaching 285,398 and 8,324, respectively, according to data from the state’s public health agency.
Hospitals in Michigan are %%% full, and the state currently has the fourth-highest number of Kovid-1 patients in the country, Khaldun said.
CNN’s K. Jones contributed to this report.
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