Michigan reported 838 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, Sept. 5, up from 98 2૨ the previous day.
Statewide, there have now been 106,215 confirmed COVID-19 cases, resulting in 6,534 deaths. There were eight new deaths on Saturday, three of which were identified during a critical records review.
In other coronavirus news, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders on Saturday that will continue to protect frontline workers, including grocery, pharmacy and long-term care facility employees.
Here’s the latest coronavirus epidemic in Michigan on Sunday, September 6th.
Whiter raises frontline workers’ continued working order during coronavirus epidemic
Executive Order 2020-179 requires stores to provide two hours a week of shopping time reserved for vulnerable populations, and will require health and safety precautions such as testing, cleaning and disinfection, PPE and social distance.
“Michigan has worked hard to fight the Covid-19, but the fight is not over yet,” Whitmer said. “We cannot disappoint our guards and must do our part to slow down the spread of the virus and save lives. Frontline workers in our hospitals, grocery stores, nursing homes and more have put their lives on the line to keep our families safe. By extending these orders, we can protect our frontline heroes and the most vulnerable populations from this virus and ensure that they can work and live in a safe environment. “
According to a news release from the governor’s office, the order will continue until September 30, 179, and will protect residents from eviction and employees from the eviction proceedings while displaying the features of COVID-19.
Executive Order 2020-178 Sept. Will also run up to 30 and extend health and safety regulations to include the following:
Cery grocery stores and pharmacies should allocate at least two hours a week of shopping for the sensitive population.
An If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, the business must notify other employees without violating private health information.
Grocery stores and pharmacies must offer accommodation to vulnerable employees, such as low-risk assignments or absence leave.
This is how Michigan colleges run fall semester classes
Many colleges in Michigan have started fall semesters, and there are various approaches to protecting all students from COVID-19. Some have chosen to move all of their classes online, but many campuses offer a combination of online, individual, and hybrid classes to limit interactions.
Schools such as Central Michigan University and Adrian K College Ledge have already had COVID-19 outbreaks on campus after students returned, and because of this, schools such as Kalamazoo College and Eastern Michigan University have chosen to move their classes move or delay individual collapse. Semester by a few weeks.
Michigan Auto sales are coming to an end, but the blow to the industry could last until 2022
While Michigan’s auto toe industry is recovering faster than predicted, it suffered an economic blow from the coronavirus that will likely last for years.
Total new vehicle sales have dropped 25 percent this year, total annual production estimates have fallen by about 4 million vehicles and Michigan has seen fewer turnovers than at any other year since 2009, said Carla Bylo, president and CEO of the Center for Omotomotive Research. Michigan Legislative Joint Selection Committee COVID-19 Epidemic Wednesday.
“We expect (full recovery) to take about two years,” Belo said. “This is a forecast for continuous recovery throughout the year. If we could get another hit in the fall, we would adjust those numbers. “
Attractions of Frankenmooth Water Park, citing executive orders
Parts of the iconic water park have been shut down following a new executive order outside Lansing, it was announced on Saturday.
The company announced on social media on Friday afternoon that Xander’s Splash Village, a hotel and water park at 1365 S. Main St., Frankenmouth, was “temporarily” shutting down its drop slides, family raft rides and tube slides. The swimming pool will be open.
The decision is in response to Whitmer’s “recent executive orders,” the post reads.
But recent executive orders have escalated the statewide emergency and some restrictions on the gym are loose, and not to mention water parks. In fact, a clear closure of the water parks was announced in late July – during which Splash Village remained open.
And while the water park is not mentioned in the gym-related executive order on Thursday, there are other amusement parks, and with safety precautions, allowed to remain open.
Covid-19 Rescue Tips
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distance, assuming no one is carrying the virus.
Health officials say you should stay at least 6 feet away from others and work from home if possible.
Use disinfectant wipes or disinfectant spray cleaners on frequently touching surfaces of your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) when you go to places like stores and keep hand sanitizer with you.
Michigan Governorate. Gretchen White has also issued administrative orders requiring people to wear face masks on their faces and noses inside public buildings and outside crowded spaces. See the interpretation of what it means here.
Additional information is available at Michigan.gov/coronavirus and CDC.gov/coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19 in Michigan, click here.
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“The decision to reopen the very soon-to-be gym, ice rink, theaters,” said Whitmer.
