Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

woodtv Sunday, May 24, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer wrote : “We must move with care, patience and vigilance, recognizing the grave harm that this virus continues to inflict on our state and how quickly our progress in suppressing it can be undone,”

mlive Sunday, May 24, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbours and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

standard Saturday, May 23, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

thehimalayantimes Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we're going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,"

startribune Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

dailyjournal Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "There was a company that put a geofence around the first protest, and it does appear to correlate with where we saw some COVID activity soar,"

qt Saturday, May 23, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “There was a company that put a geofence around the first protest, and it does appear to correlate with where we saw some COVID activity soar,”

dailytelegraph Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again," "We've already loosened some restrictions on construction, manufacturing, landscaping, retail, and more. But the worst thing we can do is open up in a way that causes a second wave of infections and death, puts health care workers at further risk, and wipes out all the progress we've made"

patch Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet,"

patch Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

aljazeera-en Saturday, May 23, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again,” “We’ve already loosened some restrictions on construction, manufacturing, landscaping, retail, and more. But the worst thing we can do is open up in a way that causes a second wave of infections and death, puts health care workers at further risk, and wipes out all the progress we’ve made”

mlive Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again,”

clickondetroit Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet,”

woodtv Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,”

aap-au Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Thousands of residents in these communities have been impacted by the widespread damage this flooding has caused,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I have declared an emergency to provide much needed assistance and have added Arenac, Gladwin and Saginaw counties to the declaration to ensure access to critical resources. I want to thank emergency responders in the region for helping to evacuate residents. Let’s all stay safe, and take care of each other”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We’re gonna be in a new normal for quite a while. And it doesn’t mean that sports is over,”

foxnews Friday, May 22, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "we are still safer at home," "While we can re-engage in more things, we've got to be smart about it"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Memorial Day pays tribute to the brave Michiganders who selflessly heeded the call of duty despite the incredible and inherent dangers facing them,” “In honor of the women and men who gave everything to their country, we resolve ourselves to work alongside each other to build a state that is worthy of their service and sacrifice”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

theepochtimes Friday, May 22, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “One of my colleagues said something really outrageous to me on the floor of the Senate about 10 years ago,”

mlive Friday, May 22, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

haaretz Friday, May 22, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 3:12:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

dailymaverick Friday, May 22, 2020 2:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “It wasn't surprising but it was disappointing, ”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 22, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is a big step, but we must all remember to continue doing our part to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It’s crucial that all businesses do everything in their power to protect their workers, customers, and their families. And as we approach Memorial Day weekend, I encourage everyone to be smart and be safe. My team and I will continue to work around the clock to protect the people of Michigan”. Which parts of Michigan are affected? There are two very specific regions of Michigan reopening, and they include areas that haven’t been hit as hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whitmer said the entire Upper Peninsula, which is designated as region eight in her “MI Safe Start” plan, is included in this order. MORE Republicans say Whitmer starting to reopen Michigan is ‘better late than never’ The other region, known as region six, is the northernmost part of the Lower Peninsula. Here are the counties included in that region: Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Charlevoix; Cheboygan; Crawford; Emmet; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Leelanau; Manistee; Missaukee; Montmorency; Otsego; Presque Isle; Roscommon; Wexford. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the Chief Deputy for Health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the state’s chief medical executive, said these locations were chosen because of their recent trends. MORE Why Northern Michigan was chosen for next phase of Whitmer’s reopening plan “The data shows that these regions in Michigan are seeing consistent encouraging trends when it comes to the number of cases, deaths, and the percent of tests that are positive for COVID-19,” Khaldun said. “It’s important to note that these businesses must take special precautions to protect Michiganders. I also encourage everyone to continue to wear a mask in public, maintain a six-foot distance from others, and to remain vigilant in washing their hands often. This will help prevent a second surge in cases in our state”. What is reopening? Whitmer announced at her Monday coronavirus briefing that several types of businesses will be allowed to reopen. Restaurants; Bars; Retail businesses; Office jobs that can’t be done remotely. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, and all servers must wear masks, Whitmer said. Individual groups of people at bars and restaurants will have to be separated by at least six feet. Only office workers whose jobs cannot be done remotely can return to work, Whitmer said. Retail business will also be allowed to reopen, but companies must provide personal protective equipment to workers, keep everyone six feet apart and ensure employees understand how to safely maneuver in this environment. Cities, villages and townships can choose to enforce more cautious rules if they wish. They can even limit bars and restaurants to outdoor seating, if they choose. Businesses, medical procedures partially reopened statewide. On Thursday, Whitmer announced she is partially reopening businesses and lifting medical restrictions across the entire state. She is also allowing Michiganders to gather in groups of up to 10 people , as the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to slow across the state. Whitmer said retail businesses can reopen, as well as auto dealerships by appointment, on Tuesday. Retail businesses that reopen can have up to 10 customers inside at any time, Whitmer said. Whitmer also lifted the restrictions on health care providers who had to delay some nonessential medical, dental and veterinary procedures. Those procedures can resume Friday, May 29. More on safety protocols. All businesses that reopen have to adopt specific safety measures outlined in Whitmer’s executive order. Here are some of those measures: Provide COVID-19 training to workers that covers, at a minimum, workplace infection-control practices, the proper use of PPE, steps workers must take to notify the business or operation of any symptoms of COVID-19 or a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, and how to report unsafe working conditions. Restaurants and bars will also have to limit capacity to 50% of their normal seating. Restaurants and bars must keep groups at least six feet from one another. Businesses must require workers to wear face coverings. Businesses must follow rigorous disinfection protocols. “Because we continue to fight this virus, nobody in Michigan should feel unsafe when they go back to work,” Whitmer said. “Nobody should be worried about their family member or loved one while they’re at work. As we move forward, I’m going to continue to closely monitor the data and work with my partners in business and labor to ensure the safety of our workforce”. She said businesses that resume in-person work must develop a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan and submit that to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity by June 1. Businesses need to make these plans ready and available for their workers so they can review them and have confidence in their workplace safety, Whitmer said. “Going to work is going to feel different for a little while,” Whitmer said. “These are big changes, and we’re all adapting to them, but they’re absolutely necessary for the continued protection of our families, and they’re crucial as we continue to face (difficulties) in sectors of our economy, in regions across Michigan, to help ensure that this process runs smoothly”. Whitmer also signed an executive directive calling for the appointment of a Director of COVID-19 Worker Safety in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Each department and agency in the state government that’s responsible for enforcing workplace health and safety standards will monitor workplaces to make sure they’re in compliance with the rules, Whitmer said. Departments will ensure businesses have all the information they need so that they can protect their employees, and they’ll work around the clock to ensure that everyone is following the rules, according to the governor. “These rules are not optional,"

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I know many people in our state are feeling frustrated,” “Some are scared. Some are angry. That’s understandable, but now is not a time for division for hatred, certainly not a time for violence. Now is a time for us to pull together. Now is a time for unity”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I’ve been thinking about, ‘How can we drive home the story that is happening here, the stories that are not going to be called 5,000 lost lives?’”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

yenisafak-en Friday, May 22, 2020 12:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

arkansasonline Friday, May 22, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,"

arkansasonline Friday, May 22, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo-in Friday, May 22, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

in-cyprus Friday, May 22, 2020 9:54:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

4-traders Friday, May 22, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

cyprus-mail Friday, May 22, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,”

themalaymailonline Friday, May 22, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

nzherald Friday, May 22, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

timesofisrael Friday, May 22, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

news18 Friday, May 22, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wncn Friday, May 22, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "The more people are moving about and flouting the law, the harder it's going to be turn the dial and take the next step,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "He did say, 'If I get an opportunity to go to Midland, would you consider joining me,'"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest.... Threatening to take money away from a state that is hurting as bad as we are right now is just scary, and I think something that is unacceptable,”

latimes Friday, May 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

firstpost Friday, May 22, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

wkyt Friday, May 22, 2020 2:50:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Today’s decision recognizes that the governor’s actions to save lives are lawful and her orders remain in place,"

usaToday Friday, May 22, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Today’s decision recognizes that the governor’s actions to save lives are lawful and her orders remain in place,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 2:43:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

nypost Friday, May 22, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

abc7ny Friday, May 22, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is truly a crisis in the middle of a crisis,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Friday, May 22, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's devastating. We know that this water is incredibly damaging. It has meant the evacuation of thousands," "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event. It's going to have a major impact on this community and on our state for the time to come, and that's why we are going to be very aggressive about getting help from our federal partners"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The depths of the destruction is unknown yet, but I think it's safe to anticipate there are going to be a lot of people who are going to struggle as a result of this, on top of all of the other stressors we have right now,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I've had conversations with some folks,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Some of the outrageousness of what happened at our capitol this [past] week, you know, depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

trust2 Friday, May 22, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Friday, May 22, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, May 22, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

therepublic Friday, May 22, 2020 1:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

trust Friday, May 22, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

bordermail Friday, May 22, 2020 1:47:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I would love to go get my hair done, too,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We don't want to have to write tickets, but if that's what's necessitated, it may have to happen,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

bangordailynews Friday, May 22, 2020 1:38:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

TorontoStar Friday, May 22, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

gulf-times Friday, May 22, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Threatening to take money away from a state that is hurting as bad as we are right now is just scary, and I think something that is unacceptable”

gulf-times Friday, May 22, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Michigan Department ) : "The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we're doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,"

ABCnews Friday, May 22, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

dailyjournal Friday, May 22, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We can now start the process of gradually resuming in-person work and activities that were temporarily suspended under my prior orders," "In so doing, however, we must move with care, patience, and vigilance, recognizing the grave harm that this virus continues to inflict on our state and how quickly our progress in suppressing it can be undone"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 1:07:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonising one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

straitstimesSG Friday, May 22, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

CBC Friday, May 22, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

4-traders Friday, May 22, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

click2houston Friday, May 22, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

firstpost Friday, May 22, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

tribtown Friday, May 22, 2020 12:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

HonululuAdvertiser Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:48:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

suntimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Michigan Department ) : “Mask up Michigan, remember you are safer at home,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have taken a lot of steps in the past few weeks,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wkbn Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Every one of us have made sacrifices at some point. Many are mourning the loss of loved ones, the loss of a job, of a business that might not open or survive this,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:54:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

wsvn Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas," "Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis - a global pandemic - and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

aljazeera-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonising one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

GulfDailyNews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest,"

CBSnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we have,”

eastidahonews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wivb Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

trust Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:26:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

news4jax Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Every one of us have made sacrifices at some point. Many are mourning the loss of loved ones, the loss of a job, of a business that might not open or survive this,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a 100-year crisis, a global pandemic, and we’re also dealing with a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

orlandosentinel Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas," "Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Mask up Michigan, remember you are safer at home,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. RELATED: WHO: Malaria drug Trump taking to fight COVID-19 is best left to tests An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

12news Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:50:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

therepublic Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. RELATED: WHO: Malaria drug Trump taking to fight COVID-19 is best left to tests An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

wtsp Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

seattlepi Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

680news Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

wral Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wivb Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland,”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer déclaré : “C’est dur de croire que nous sommes au milieu d’une crise qui n’arrive que tous les 100 ans, une pandémie mondiale, et que nous avons aussi à gérer ce qui semble être la pire inondation depuis 500 ans”

huffingtonpost-fr-fr Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

dhakatribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

manilastandardtoday Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland,”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis — a global pandemic — and that also we’re dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

vanguardngr Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a 100-year crisis, a global pandemic, and we’re also dealing with a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

nytimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

businessday Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We have sent our best Military & fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!"

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

GulfDailyNews Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!”

jamaicaobserver Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,”

jamaicaobserver Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

yenisafak-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

afp-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:06:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

cyprus-mail Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "If people protest, I ask that they wear masks and observe the six feet apart, and if they don't, we will have to take some action,"

france24-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:51:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

firstpost Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

expressindia Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

trust2 Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event, it's going to have a major impact on this community and on our state for the time to come,"

wtsp Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer declaró : "Es difícil de creer que estamos en medio de una crisis que llega cada 100 años, una pandemia mundial, y que debemos enfrentar también lo que parece es la peor inundación en 500 años"

teletica Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:04:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:44:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

themalaymailonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

fox59 Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

bordermail Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I would appreciate any federal partnership that wants to stay focused on solving problems and not get into politics. We got to take politics out of this crisis moment,"

CBSnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

japantoday Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer dit : "L'Etat va examiner tous les recours légaux possibles parce que quelqu'un doit être tenu responsable de ces dégâts incroyables"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer précisé : "Je sais que le président doit venir dans le Michigan demain, j'ai l'intention de lui faire un compte-rendu complet avant leur arrivée"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer déclaré : "C'est dur de croire que nous sommes au milieu d'une crise qui n'arrive que tous les 100 ans, une pandémie mondiale, et que nous avons aussi à gérer ce qui semble être la pire inondation depuis 500 ans"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:25:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "If people protest, I ask that they wear masks and observe the six feet apart, and if they don't, we will have to take some action,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

uol Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet (2.7 meters) of water,"

voanews Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

em Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer added : "This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible, and we are pursuing every line of legal recourse that we can,"

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acknowledges : “There’s a lot of anxiety across our nation right now,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer adds : “What I’ve asked is that they consider doing that,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “I’ve got a number of governors that I’ve gotten quite close to,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “No one understands what we’re going through like we do,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “We are not one another’s enemy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I’ve never imagined I’d be in a moment like this,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acknowledges : “There’s a lot of anxiety across our nation right now,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer adds : “What I’ve asked is that they consider doing that,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “I’ve got a number of governors that I’ve gotten quite close to,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “No one understands what we’re going through like we do,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “By that point I’ve been up for many hours,” “I’ve consumed news, my coffee and gotten ready for the day”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “We are not one another’s enemy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I will not stop working around the clock to protect every single person in this state," "No matter who you are, where you come from, or political party you subscribe to"

fox35orlando Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & fema Teams, already there. Governor must now `set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are pursuing and going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we can,” “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

news4jax Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

beaumontenterprise Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

bloomberg Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

bloomberg Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!"

startribune Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,"

startribune Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Gretchen Whitmer ) : "But it is and will continue to release a significant amount of water from the lake behind it. “Could it get worse? Yes. If the entire structure were to go and the water were to come in a very significant, serious, immediate impact, there would be a much higher surge that would come down the river and that could raise the level much more quickly than what we’re seeing right at the moment, so it is dangerous”. ‘The people of Michigan rise up’ Whitmer thanked first responders for working through the night and offered words of encouragement to the residents of Midland County. “We’re going to get through this,"

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We are anticipating an historic high water level,”

nypost Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Experts have described this as a 500-year event. It’s going to have a major impact on the community and our state for the time to come,”

mlive Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

wsau Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:21:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

digitaljournal Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We are going through an unprecedented crisis, unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime,”

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I will continue working around the clock to ensure everyone who qualifies for unemployment benefits receives them during this time,”

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are pursuing and going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we can,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

trust Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer added : "It’s hard to believe that we're in the midst of a 100-year crisis — a global pandemic — and a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

nbcnews Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,”

wishtv Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "we are still safer at home," "While we can re-engage in more things, we've got to be smart about it"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

usaToday Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

CBC Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

uol Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

em Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,”

forbes Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Residents in the area have been instructed to evacuate immediately,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability, we are going to navigate this together,"

cnbc Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

gainesville Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

amestrib Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Residents in the area have been instructed to evacuate immediately,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County,"

bbc Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now,"

wtva Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,"

wtva Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I’ve had a conversation with some folks. … It was just an opening conversation,”

thehill Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We are anticipating a historic high water level," "If you are in one of these areas right now, please, evacuate"

fox35orlando Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acrescentou : "Estamos a prever um nível histórico de subida das águas"

portalangop Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

usaToday Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acrescentou : "Estamos a prever um nível histórico de subida das águas"

expresso Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability we are going to navigate this together,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability we are going to navigate this together,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “If you have not evacuated the area, do so now and get somewhere safe,”

nbcnews Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "If you have not evacuated the area, do so now and get somewhere safe," "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County. If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now. If you don't, go to one of the shelters that have opened across the county. I want to thank the emergency responders, Michigan National Guard members, and the Michigan State Police on the ground helping residents evacuate. Stay safe, and take care of each other"

newschannel5 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is a truly historic event that’s playing out in the midst of another historic event,”

ibtimes Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer dit : "Nous avons des infirmières qui portent le même masque du début à la fin de leur service, des masques qui sont censés être utilisés pour un seul patient à un moment précis de votre service. Nous avons besoin d'aide et nous allons avoir besoin de milliers de respirateurs"

lindependant Monday, March 30, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

woodtv Sunday, May 24, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer wrote : “We must move with care, patience and vigilance, recognizing the grave harm that this virus continues to inflict on our state and how quickly our progress in suppressing it can be undone,”

mlive Sunday, May 24, 2020 2:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbours and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

standard Saturday, May 23, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

thehimalayantimes Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we're going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,"

startribune Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet. If we’re going to lower the chance of a second wave and continue to protect our neighbors and loved ones from the spread of this virus, we must continue to do our part by staying safer at home,”

dailyjournal Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "There was a company that put a geofence around the first protest, and it does appear to correlate with where we saw some COVID activity soar,"

qt Saturday, May 23, 2020 8:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “There was a company that put a geofence around the first protest, and it does appear to correlate with where we saw some COVID activity soar,”

dailytelegraph Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again," "We've already loosened some restrictions on construction, manufacturing, landscaping, retail, and more. But the worst thing we can do is open up in a way that causes a second wave of infections and death, puts health care workers at further risk, and wipes out all the progress we've made"

patch Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet,"

patch Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

aljazeera-en Saturday, May 23, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again,” “We’ve already loosened some restrictions on construction, manufacturing, landscaping, retail, and more. But the worst thing we can do is open up in a way that causes a second wave of infections and death, puts health care workers at further risk, and wipes out all the progress we’ve made”

mlive Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “All of us know the importance of getting people back to work and the economy moving again,”

clickondetroit Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “While the data shows that we are making progress, we are not out of the woods yet,”

woodtv Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,”

aap-au Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:45:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Thousands of residents in these communities have been impacted by the widespread damage this flooding has caused,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I have declared an emergency to provide much needed assistance and have added Arenac, Gladwin and Saginaw counties to the declaration to ensure access to critical resources. I want to thank emergency responders in the region for helping to evacuate residents. Let’s all stay safe, and take care of each other”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We’re gonna be in a new normal for quite a while. And it doesn’t mean that sports is over,”

foxnews Friday, May 22, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "we are still safer at home," "While we can re-engage in more things, we've got to be smart about it"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Memorial Day pays tribute to the brave Michiganders who selflessly heeded the call of duty despite the incredible and inherent dangers facing them,” “In honor of the women and men who gave everything to their country, we resolve ourselves to work alongside each other to build a state that is worthy of their service and sacrifice”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

theepochtimes Friday, May 22, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “One of my colleagues said something really outrageous to me on the floor of the Senate about 10 years ago,”

mlive Friday, May 22, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

haaretz Friday, May 22, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 3:12:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

dailymaverick Friday, May 22, 2020 2:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “It wasn't surprising but it was disappointing, ”

WashingtonPost Friday, May 22, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is a big step, but we must all remember to continue doing our part to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It’s crucial that all businesses do everything in their power to protect their workers, customers, and their families. And as we approach Memorial Day weekend, I encourage everyone to be smart and be safe. My team and I will continue to work around the clock to protect the people of Michigan”. Which parts of Michigan are affected? There are two very specific regions of Michigan reopening, and they include areas that haven’t been hit as hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whitmer said the entire Upper Peninsula, which is designated as region eight in her “MI Safe Start” plan, is included in this order. MORE Republicans say Whitmer starting to reopen Michigan is ‘better late than never’ The other region, known as region six, is the northernmost part of the Lower Peninsula. Here are the counties included in that region: Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Charlevoix; Cheboygan; Crawford; Emmet; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Leelanau; Manistee; Missaukee; Montmorency; Otsego; Presque Isle; Roscommon; Wexford. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the Chief Deputy for Health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the state’s chief medical executive, said these locations were chosen because of their recent trends. MORE Why Northern Michigan was chosen for next phase of Whitmer’s reopening plan “The data shows that these regions in Michigan are seeing consistent encouraging trends when it comes to the number of cases, deaths, and the percent of tests that are positive for COVID-19,” Khaldun said. “It’s important to note that these businesses must take special precautions to protect Michiganders. I also encourage everyone to continue to wear a mask in public, maintain a six-foot distance from others, and to remain vigilant in washing their hands often. This will help prevent a second surge in cases in our state”. What is reopening? Whitmer announced at her Monday coronavirus briefing that several types of businesses will be allowed to reopen. Restaurants; Bars; Retail businesses; Office jobs that can’t be done remotely. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, and all servers must wear masks, Whitmer said. Individual groups of people at bars and restaurants will have to be separated by at least six feet. Only office workers whose jobs cannot be done remotely can return to work, Whitmer said. Retail business will also be allowed to reopen, but companies must provide personal protective equipment to workers, keep everyone six feet apart and ensure employees understand how to safely maneuver in this environment. Cities, villages and townships can choose to enforce more cautious rules if they wish. They can even limit bars and restaurants to outdoor seating, if they choose. Businesses, medical procedures partially reopened statewide. On Thursday, Whitmer announced she is partially reopening businesses and lifting medical restrictions across the entire state. She is also allowing Michiganders to gather in groups of up to 10 people , as the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to slow across the state. Whitmer said retail businesses can reopen, as well as auto dealerships by appointment, on Tuesday. Retail businesses that reopen can have up to 10 customers inside at any time, Whitmer said. Whitmer also lifted the restrictions on health care providers who had to delay some nonessential medical, dental and veterinary procedures. Those procedures can resume Friday, May 29. More on safety protocols. All businesses that reopen have to adopt specific safety measures outlined in Whitmer’s executive order. Here are some of those measures: Provide COVID-19 training to workers that covers, at a minimum, workplace infection-control practices, the proper use of PPE, steps workers must take to notify the business or operation of any symptoms of COVID-19 or a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, and how to report unsafe working conditions. Restaurants and bars will also have to limit capacity to 50% of their normal seating. Restaurants and bars must keep groups at least six feet from one another. Businesses must require workers to wear face coverings. Businesses must follow rigorous disinfection protocols. “Because we continue to fight this virus, nobody in Michigan should feel unsafe when they go back to work,” Whitmer said. “Nobody should be worried about their family member or loved one while they’re at work. As we move forward, I’m going to continue to closely monitor the data and work with my partners in business and labor to ensure the safety of our workforce”. She said businesses that resume in-person work must develop a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan and submit that to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity by June 1. Businesses need to make these plans ready and available for their workers so they can review them and have confidence in their workplace safety, Whitmer said. “Going to work is going to feel different for a little while,” Whitmer said. “These are big changes, and we’re all adapting to them, but they’re absolutely necessary for the continued protection of our families, and they’re crucial as we continue to face (difficulties) in sectors of our economy, in regions across Michigan, to help ensure that this process runs smoothly”. Whitmer also signed an executive directive calling for the appointment of a Director of COVID-19 Worker Safety in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Each department and agency in the state government that’s responsible for enforcing workplace health and safety standards will monitor workplaces to make sure they’re in compliance with the rules, Whitmer said. Departments will ensure businesses have all the information they need so that they can protect their employees, and they’ll work around the clock to ensure that everyone is following the rules, according to the governor. “These rules are not optional,"

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I know many people in our state are feeling frustrated,” “Some are scared. Some are angry. That’s understandable, but now is not a time for division for hatred, certainly not a time for violence. Now is a time for us to pull together. Now is a time for unity”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I’ve been thinking about, ‘How can we drive home the story that is happening here, the stories that are not going to be called 5,000 lost lives?’”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

yenisafak-en Friday, May 22, 2020 12:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

arkansasonline Friday, May 22, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,"

arkansasonline Friday, May 22, 2020 11:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo-in Friday, May 22, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

in-cyprus Friday, May 22, 2020 9:54:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

4-traders Friday, May 22, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

cyprus-mail Friday, May 22, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 7:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,”

themalaymailonline Friday, May 22, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

nzherald Friday, May 22, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

timesofisrael Friday, May 22, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

news18 Friday, May 22, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wncn Friday, May 22, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "The more people are moving about and flouting the law, the harder it's going to be turn the dial and take the next step,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "He did say, 'If I get an opportunity to go to Midland, would you consider joining me,'"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest.... Threatening to take money away from a state that is hurting as bad as we are right now is just scary, and I think something that is unacceptable,”

latimes Friday, May 22, 2020 3:38:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

firstpost Friday, May 22, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

wkyt Friday, May 22, 2020 2:50:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Today’s decision recognizes that the governor’s actions to save lives are lawful and her orders remain in place,"

usaToday Friday, May 22, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Today’s decision recognizes that the governor’s actions to save lives are lawful and her orders remain in place,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 2:43:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

nypost Friday, May 22, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

abc7ny Friday, May 22, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is truly a crisis in the middle of a crisis,"

news-yahoo Friday, May 22, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Friday, May 22, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's devastating. We know that this water is incredibly damaging. It has meant the evacuation of thousands," "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event. It's going to have a major impact on this community and on our state for the time to come, and that's why we are going to be very aggressive about getting help from our federal partners"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The depths of the destruction is unknown yet, but I think it's safe to anticipate there are going to be a lot of people who are going to struggle as a result of this, on top of all of the other stressors we have right now,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I've had conversations with some folks,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Some of the outrageousness of what happened at our capitol this [past] week, you know, depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country,"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

trust2 Friday, May 22, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Friday, May 22, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, May 22, 2020 1:58:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

therepublic Friday, May 22, 2020 1:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

trust Friday, May 22, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus,"

bordermail Friday, May 22, 2020 1:47:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I would love to go get my hair done, too,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We don't want to have to write tickets, but if that's what's necessitated, it may have to happen,"

timesfreepress Friday, May 22, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

bangordailynews Friday, May 22, 2020 1:38:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

TorontoStar Friday, May 22, 2020 1:34:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

gulf-times Friday, May 22, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Threatening to take money away from a state that is hurting as bad as we are right now is just scary, and I think something that is unacceptable”

gulf-times Friday, May 22, 2020 1:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Friday, May 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Michigan Department ) : "The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we're doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,"

ABCnews Friday, May 22, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

dailyjournal Friday, May 22, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We can now start the process of gradually resuming in-person work and activities that were temporarily suspended under my prior orders," "In so doing, however, we must move with care, patience, and vigilance, recognizing the grave harm that this virus continues to inflict on our state and how quickly our progress in suppressing it can be undone"

newsweek-USA Friday, May 22, 2020 1:07:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonising one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

straitstimesSG Friday, May 22, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

CBC Friday, May 22, 2020 12:34:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

4-traders Friday, May 22, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

click2houston Friday, May 22, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

firstpost Friday, May 22, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

tribtown Friday, May 22, 2020 12:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

HonululuAdvertiser Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:48:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This will not look like business as usual, although it will start to look at little more normal,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

suntimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Michigan Department ) : “Mask up Michigan, remember you are safer at home,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have taken a lot of steps in the past few weeks,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wkbn Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Every one of us have made sacrifices at some point. Many are mourning the loss of loved ones, the loss of a job, of a business that might not open or survive this,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:54:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

wsvn Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas," "Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The damage is truly devastating to see how high the water levels are, to see roofs barely visible in parts of Midland, and to see a lake that has been drained in another part,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis - a global pandemic - and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

aljazeera-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonising one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

GulfDailyNews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To have this kind of distraction is just ridiculous to be honest,"

CBSnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we have,”

eastidahonews Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wivb Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We’ve got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it’s a natural disaster,”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

4-traders Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We've taken significant steps forward to re-engage our economy safely and responsibly over the past few weeks. Now we are going to take some time to ensure that these new measures are working,"

trust Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:26:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

news4jax Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "I made the case that, you know, we all have to be on the same page here. We've got to stop demonizing one another and really focus on the fact that the common enemy is the virus. And now it's a natural disaster,"

wsau Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Every one of us have made sacrifices at some point. Many are mourning the loss of loved ones, the loss of a job, of a business that might not open or survive this,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a 100-year crisis, a global pandemic, and we’re also dealing with a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

orlandosentinel Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas," "Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Mask up Michigan, remember you are safer at home,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “You can see houses with water up to the roof line, you can see a lakebed that was drained out,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The data shows that Michigan is ready to phase in these sectors of our economy, but we must stay vigilant and ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID-19,” “On behalf of our brave first responders on the front lines of this crisis, we must continue to all do our part by staying safer at home. We owe it to them to do what we can to stop the spread of this virus”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. RELATED: WHO: Malaria drug Trump taking to fight COVID-19 is best left to tests An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

12news Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:50:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

therepublic Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. RELATED: WHO: Malaria drug Trump taking to fight COVID-19 is best left to tests An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

wtsp Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

seattlepi Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

680news Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

wral Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Anyone who has potentially been recently exposed, including the president of the United States, has not only a legal responsibility, but also a social and moral responsibility, to take reasonable precautions to prevent further spread of the virus,” Nessel said. At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Trump recently tested positive for the virus. Trump is tested daily; the White House says he remains negative. An executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires factories to suspend all nonessential in-person visits, including tours, though Nessel said her office would not bar Trump. The Republican president and Whitmer, a Democrat, have clashed during the coronavirus outbreak over her criticism of the federal government's response to the state's needs for medical equipment, like ventilators, and personal protective gear, such as gloves, masks and gowns. In the early days of the crisis, Whitmer and other governors and medical workers clamored for ventilators, fearing a shortage of the machines would prove deadly as the virus made breathing difficult for the scores of afflicted patients who were being brought to hospitals. But the U.S. now has a surplus of the breathing machines, leading Trump to begin describing the U.S. as the “king of ventilators”. Whitmer was not expected to accompany Trump during the visit. “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,"

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “We do not have plans to meet, but I did speak with him yesterday on the phone,”

wivb Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland,”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:05:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer déclaré : “C’est dur de croire que nous sommes au milieu d’une crise qui n’arrive que tous les 100 ans, une pandémie mondiale, et que nous avons aussi à gérer ce qui semble être la pire inondation depuis 500 ans”

huffingtonpost-fr-fr Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

dhakatribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:11:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

manilastandardtoday Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Over the past two days, a major rainfall event in mid-Michigan led to the failure of two dams and severe flooding in affected areas. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate as water surged into their streets, homes, and businesses in the county of Midland,”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis — a global pandemic — and that also we’re dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

vanguardngr Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “It’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a 100-year crisis, a global pandemic, and we’re also dealing with a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,”

nytimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

businessday Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We have sent our best Military & fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!"

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

ibtimes-sg Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

GulfDailyNews Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!”

jamaicaobserver Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,”

jamaicaobserver Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

yenisafak-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

afp-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:06:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

cyprus-mail Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "If people protest, I ask that they wear masks and observe the six feet apart, and if they don't, we will have to take some action,"

france24-en Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:51:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

firstpost Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

expressindia Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

trust2 Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event, it's going to have a major impact on this community and on our state for the time to come,"

wtsp Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer declaró : "Es difícil de creer que estamos en medio de una crisis que llega cada 100 años, una pandemia mundial, y que debemos enfrentar también lo que parece es la peor inundación en 500 años"

teletica Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:04:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible,”

WashingtonPost Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:56:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:44:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,”

themalaymailonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:19:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

fox59 Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

bordermail Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:17:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,"

startribune Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:52:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I would appreciate any federal partnership that wants to stay focused on solving problems and not get into politics. We got to take politics out of this crisis moment,"

CBSnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:32:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of a 100-year crisis -- a global pandemic -- and that also we're dealing with a flooding that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

japantoday Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer dit : "L'Etat va examiner tous les recours légaux possibles parce que quelqu'un doit être tenu responsable de ces dégâts incroyables"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer précisé : "Je sais que le président doit venir dans le Michigan demain, j'ai l'intention de lui faire un compte-rendu complet avant leur arrivée"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer déclaré : "C'est dur de croire que nous sommes au milieu d'une crise qui n'arrive que tous les 100 ans, une pandémie mondiale, et que nous avons aussi à gérer ce qui semble être la pire inondation depuis 500 ans"

tv5 Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

TorontoStar Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:25:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "If people protest, I ask that they wear masks and observe the six feet apart, and if they don't, we will have to take some action,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:09:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

uol Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet (2.7 meters) of water,"

voanews Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence,”

woodtv Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

em Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer added : "This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible, and we are pursuing every line of legal recourse that we can,"

ABCnews Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:40:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acknowledges : “There’s a lot of anxiety across our nation right now,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer adds : “What I’ve asked is that they consider doing that,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “I’ve got a number of governors that I’ve gotten quite close to,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “No one understands what we’re going through like we do,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “We are not one another’s enemy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : “I’ve never imagined I’d be in a moment like this,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acknowledges : “There’s a lot of anxiety across our nation right now,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer adds : “What I’ve asked is that they consider doing that,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “I’ve got a number of governors that I’ve gotten quite close to,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “No one understands what we’re going through like we do,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “By that point I’ve been up for many hours,” “I’ve consumed news, my coffee and gotten ready for the day”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer says : “We are not one another’s enemy,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

arkansasonline Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "I will not stop working around the clock to protect every single person in this state," "No matter who you are, where you come from, or political party you subscribe to"

fox35orlando Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & fema Teams, already there. Governor must now `set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are pursuing and going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we can,” “The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that’s why its important that we do our due diligence”

theglobeandmail Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

news4jax Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

clickondetroit Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

click2houston Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

beaumontenterprise Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

bloomberg Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

bloomberg Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now 'set you free' to help. Will be with you soon!"

startribune Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "The initial readout is that this was a known problem for a while and that's why its important that we do our due diligence,"

startribune Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said ( about Gretchen Whitmer ) : "But it is and will continue to release a significant amount of water from the lake behind it. “Could it get worse? Yes. If the entire structure were to go and the water were to come in a very significant, serious, immediate impact, there would be a much higher surge that would come down the river and that could raise the level much more quickly than what we’re seeing right at the moment, so it is dangerous”. ‘The people of Michigan rise up’ Whitmer thanked first responders for working through the night and offered words of encouragement to the residents of Midland County. “We’re going to get through this,"

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We are anticipating an historic high water level,”

nypost Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Experts have described this as a 500-year event. It’s going to have a major impact on the community and our state for the time to come,”

mlive Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "Experts are describing this as a 500-year event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “To see Twitter this morning and see rhetoric like that is disheartening,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “The state of Michigan is reviewing every legal recourse we can,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

wsau Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:21:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

digitaljournal Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We are going through an unprecedented crisis, unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime,”

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I will continue working around the clock to ensure everyone who qualifies for unemployment benefits receives them during this time,”

clickondetroit Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “We have sent our best Military & @fema Teams, already there. Governor must now ‘set you free’ to help. Will be with you soon!”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This incredible damage requires that we hold people responsible and we are pursuing and going to pursue every line of legal recourse that we can,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:02:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer told : "These rules are not optional. They will be enforced,"

trust Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer added : "It’s hard to believe that we're in the midst of a 100-year crisis — a global pandemic — and a flooding event that looks to be the worst in 500 years,"

nbcnews Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,”

wishtv Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "we are still safer at home," "While we can re-engage in more things, we've got to be smart about it"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer warned : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

usaToday Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,"

CBC Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

uol Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer disse : "Os moradores da área foram instruídos a evacuar imediatamente"

em Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Downtown Midland could be under approximately nine feet of water,”

forbes Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:31:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “Residents in the area have been instructed to evacuate immediately,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:24:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability, we are going to navigate this together,"

cnbc Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Our brave First Responders are once again stepping up to serve their fellow citizens, THANK YOU!"

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

gainesville Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

amestrib Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Residents in the area have been instructed to evacuate immediately,"

timesofmalta Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County,"

bbc Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now,"

wtva Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,"

wtva Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “I’ve had a conversation with some folks. … It was just an opening conversation,”

thehill Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "We are anticipating a historic high water level," "If you are in one of these areas right now, please, evacuate"

fox35orlando Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acrescentou : "Estamos a prever um nível histórico de subida das águas"

portalangop Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "This is unlike anything we’ve seen before... but this is truly a historic event that's playing out in the midst of another historic event,"

usaToday Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer acrescentou : "Estamos a prever um nível histórico de subida das águas"

expresso Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability we are going to navigate this together,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "Please, to the best of your ability, continue to wear a face covering when you go to a shelter or go stay with a friend or relative,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "To go through this in the midst of a global pandemic is almost unthinkable. But we are here, and to the best of our ability we are going to navigate this together,"

wlwt Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “If you have not evacuated the area, do so now and get somewhere safe,”

nbcnews Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:39:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : "If you have not evacuated the area, do so now and get somewhere safe," "This is unlike anything we've seen in Midland County. If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now. If you don't, go to one of the shelters that have opened across the county. I want to thank the emergency responders, Michigan National Guard members, and the Michigan State Police on the ground helping residents evacuate. Stay safe, and take care of each other"

newschannel5 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer said : “This is a truly historic event that’s playing out in the midst of another historic event,”

ibtimes Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Gretchen Whitmer dit : "Nous avons des infirmières qui portent le même masque du début à la fin de leur service, des masques qui sont censés être utilisés pour un seul patient à un moment précis de votre service. Nous avons besoin d'aide et nous allons avoir besoin de milliers de respirateurs"

lindependant Monday, March 30, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT