Governor Addresses Restrictions and Small Business | Full Press Conference, November 19, 2020

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun address Michigan’s response to COVID-19 in this press conference from Thursday, November 19, 2020.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer urges Michigan residents to take regulations and safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 seriously and doubles down on urging families not to mix households and have large Thanksgiving family gatherings.

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), provides an update on COVID-19 case, death and trend data.

Additionally, the Governor invites small business owners to discuss how they are coping and fostering success during the MDHHS’ three week “pause” epidemic order and to encourage shopping local this holiday season.