Whitmer focuses on economy, vaccines as COVID-19 cases surge
OWOSSO, Mich. (WXYZ) — As COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan, the governor’s office has been handling the pandemic much differently this year compared to last year.
Last year, we saw regular COVID-19 press conferences and mandates. This year, the governor held the first press conference in weeks and it wasn’t about COVID-19.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held the press conference in Owosso at Crest Marine to talk about the pontoon boat manufacturer expanding and creating jobs.
“As we emerge from this once in a century pandemic health crisis, we have a once in a generation opportunity. Our economy grew third fastest nationwide in the second quarter of this year. And we have been leading the Midwest. Not everyone is feeling it yet, but with investments like this, more and more will,” she said.
As she spoke about emerging from the pandemic, Michigan hospital leaders urged the public to help address an “alarming situation.” They warn…
