Governor Whitmer to provide COVID-19 update and mark one-year anniversary

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus. Governor Whitmer will also provide special remarks to honor the nearly 16,000 lives lost and families impacted by COVID-19, as March 10 marks the date of the first confirmed cases in the state a year ago. A tribute video will be unveiled as well.   

The press conference will be held Wednesday, March 10 at 1:15 p.m.