“We didn’t gather to defeat this virus” – Governor Whitmer blames non-compliance

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it remains ongoing and will not implement new restrictions as COVID cases increase.

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“We know we’re witnessing a rebirth,” Whitmer said. “We, as a nation, did not come together to defeat this virus.”

April 16, 2021: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 779,777; The death toll is now 16,771

Whitmer made eye-opening comments on MSNBC, saying residents did not focus on lowering COVID-19.

“You started each other and this virus affected us,” Whitmer said.

At the beginning of the pandemic, Whitmer used the executive powers to issue a residence order, but there is no current shutdown as coronavirus variants increase.

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Whitmer said he has smart policies in place, such as the mask mandate, but there is still fatigue COVID. When asked if she has the political capacity to take more aggressive measures, she said: “We keep some powers, but we remain incredibly divided after the politics of this difficult moment.”

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