Of children and friends. Nearly 100,000 people in the United States have died from the coronavirus. The New York Times reported that more americans have died of the coronavirus in the last 12 weeks than died in vietnam and the korean wars combined and nearly twice as many as died of battle wounds during world war i. In terms of american deaths this virus is the equivalent of 22 iraq wars, 33 september 11th attacks, 41 afghanistan wars, 42 pearl harbors or 25,000 ben gausys. Its important to never stop recognizing the human toll that this has taken. I want to highlight a couple of people from our home state who lost the battle with covid19. Lyle from whitehal died at the age of 64 on may 13th. Lyle worked at the Muskegon Community Mental Health and most recently was working at the Roosevelt Park nursing and rehabilitation center. Edwin and gwynn da listen c carmichael were married for 53 years. They died one day apart. They participated in meals on wheels. Edmond was a vietnam veteran a
Today is tuesday may 26th. Governor whitmer wonderful, good afternoon. Todays tuesday, may 26. Im joined by dr. Calhoun, dr. Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at university of Michigan School of Public Health, and Beverly Allen of cvs, a subsidiary of aetna. The families all across the world. People everywhere have grieved the loss of parents, of sibling, of children and friends. Nearly 100,000 people in the United States have died from the coronavirus. The New York Times reported that more americans have died of the coronavirus in the last 12 weeks than died in vietnam and the korean wars combined and nearly twice as many as died of battle wounds during world war i. In terms of american deaths this virus is the equivalent of 22 iraq wars, 33 september 11th attacks, 41 afghanistan wars, 42 pearl harbors or 25,000 ben gausys. Its important to never stop recognizing the human toll that this has taken. I want to highlight a couple of people from our home state who lost the battl
The order also strengthens the stay home, stay safe executive order by declaring that all michiganders who test positive or show symptoms, or who live with someone who tests positive or shows symptoms, should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. And we saw leaders from the detroit pistons, the lions, the tigers and the red wings come together to Ask Health Professionals from across the country to come to michigan to help us fight covid19. We are running dangerously low on p. P. E. At beaumont hospital, we have less than three days until n95 masks run out. At Henry Ford Health system, we have less than four days, and at the detroit medical center, less than 10 days. At all three health systems, there are less than three days until face shields run out, and less than six days until surgical gowns run out. Now this data does not include private donations that are going straight to hospitals, for which we are incredibly grateful. I think its important to note that while these
Joneigh khaldun, our chief medical executive. Since thursday, i signed an executive order that prohibits all employers from retaliating against an employee for staying home from work if they or one of their close contacts has tested positive for covid19 or has symptoms of the disease. The order also strengthens the stay home, stay safe executive order by declaring that all michiganders who test positive or show symptoms, or who live with someone who tests positive or shows symptoms, should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. And we saw leaders from the detroit pistons, the lions, the tigers and the red wings come together to Ask Health Professionals from across the country to come to michigan to help us fight covid19. We are running dangerously low on p. P. E. At beaumont hospital, we have less than three days until n95 masks run out. At Henry Ford Health system, we have less than four days, and at the detroit medical center, less than 10 days. At all three health system
Wanted to acknowledge the passing of state representative issak robinson. Representative robinson was a phenomenal advocate on the behalf of the people of detroit. He had a big heart and a moral compass that drove all the work on behalf of the people he represented. His passing is a day of sadness that i think everyone around the capital and around the district are feeling. Since the last press conference on thursday, President Trump approved my request for a major disaster declaration. We expect a great need for additional medical support in the coming days. We ask please sign up now. State residents can also use the site to find out how they can help in local communities. I look forward to the federal governments Continual Partnership and were grateful for the things that have happened over the last few days to help us fight this virus. Truly grateful. I sent a letter to the secretary of defense mark esper requesting that the department of defense direct fema to support michigans are