Gov. Whitmer orders "stay at home" order as COVID-19 spreads (MI)

[Cal Carpenter]

Source: WLNS News

Lansing, Mich. (WLNS)– Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered 10 million Michigan residents to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Her announcement came Monday morning following a weekend of speculation that an order was imminent.

Now Michigan joins the list of at least ten states where shelter in place orders have been issued.



Read more: https://www.wlns.com/news/health/coronavirus/livestreaming-now-gov-whitmer-orders-stay-at-home-order-as-covid-19-spreads/

[hlthe2b]

1. She MUST retract that exception given to religious organizations/churches!

[hlthe2b]

4. Not so sure. I (& most) thought the original order did, but then she "clarified" when church pushed

back. I don't have the order, though. Perhaps you do.

[hlthe2b]

6. "I am quite aware, but she said then it was up to the churches" DO you have language from

this revised order that makes that crystal clear? It was a very bad move early on and she needs to be absolutely undeniably CLEAR on this.

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

7. Its not revoked. No penalty for places of worship.

Nothing in this order should be taken to supersede another executive order or directive that is in effect, except to the extent this order imposes more stringent limitations on in-person work, activities, and interactions. Consistent with prior guidance, a place of religious worship, when used for religious worship, is not subject to penalty under section 14.

[link:https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2020/03/23/michigan-issues-stay-at-home-order-amid-coronavirus-heres-what-it-means/|]

[demmiblue]

8. Yeah, I just read that.

Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19)

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-522626--,00.html

[hlthe2b]

9. Damn. the courts would uphold her enforcing this. This is insane.

and frankly cowardly.

[demmiblue]

11. This was a give to the Republican legislature.

Link to tweet

Sure, there are times in which there has to be compromise. During a public health crisis... NOPE!

[Kaleva]

13. That was yesterday. Does it still stand today?

[Kaleva]

10. Apparently I'm wrong and churches are exempt. Thanks to those who posted the correct info.

I shall delete my other two posts so others may not get the wrong info.

[Kaleva]

12. A link to the PDF file of the order

https://www.bridgemi.com/sites/default/files/eo_2020-21_stay_home_stay_safe.pdf

[yaesu]

14. Exceptions

Exceptions.
(a) Individuals may leave their home or place of residence, and travel as
necessary:
(1) To engage in outdoor activity, including walking, hiking, running,
cycling, or any other recreational activity consistent with remaining at
least six feet from people from outside the individual’s household.
(2) To perform their jobs as critical infrastructure workers after being so
designated by their employers. (Critical infrastructure workers who
need not be designated under section 5(a) may leave their home for
work without a designation.)
(3) To conduct minimum basic operations, as described in section 4(b),
after being designated to perform such work by their employers.
(4) To perform necessary government activities, as described in section 6.
(5) To perform tasks that are necessary to their health and safety, or to
the health and safety of their family or household members (including
pets). Individuals may, for example, leave the home or place of
residence to secure medication or to seek medical or dental care that is
necessary to address a medical emergency or to preserve the health
and safety of a household or family member (including procedures
that, in accordance with a duly implemented nonessential procedures
postponement plan, have not been postponed).
(6) To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves, their family or
household members, and their vehicles. Individuals must secure such
services or supplies via delivery to the maximum extent possible. As
needed, however, individuals may leave the home or place of residence
to purchase groceries, take-out food, gasoline, needed medical supplies, and any other products necessary to maintain the safety,
sanitation, and basic operation of their residences.
(7) To care for a family member or a family member’s pet in another
household.
(8) To care for minors, dependents, the elderly, persons with disabilities, or
other vulnerable persons.
(9) To visit an individual under the care of a health care facility, residential
care facility, or congregate care facility, to the extent otherwise
permitted.
(10) To attend legal proceedings or hearings for essential or emergency
purposes as ordered by a court.
(11) To work or volunteer for businesses or operations (including both and
religious and secular nonprofit organizations) that provide food,
shelter, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or
otherwise needy individuals, individuals who need assistance as a
result of this emergency, and people with disabilities.
(b) Individuals may also travel:
(1) To return to a home or place of residence from outside this state.
(2) To leave this state for a home or residence elsewhere.
(3) To travel between two residences in this state.
(4) As required by law enforcement or a court order,
transportation of children pursuant to a custody agreement.