Gov. Whitmer has activated the state’s emergency operations center to prepare for potential coronavirus cases.
The State of Michigan Emergency Operations Center is where state, local and federal agencies coordinate the response to a disaster or emergency.
The facility is located in Lansing.
Whitmer says there are currently no known coronavirus cases in Michigan, but 357 are being monitored. 5 were cleared.
“Right now, we’re harnessing all of the resources of state government to help people prepare and keep themselves and their families safe,” said Whitmer. “By activating the State Emergency Operations Center, we’re ensuring that every branch of state government is on alert, and actively coordinating to prevent the spread of Coronavirus if it comes to Michigan. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution. We will continue to take every necessary precaution to keep Michiganders safe.”
The state has set up a website with information:
michigan.gov/coronavirus