“We Didn’t Rally To Defeat This Virus” – Government Whitmer blames non-compliance

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has said she remains on track and will not implement new restrictions as COVID cases increase.

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“We know we’re seeing a resurgence,” Whitmer said. “We, as a nation, have not gathered to defeat this virus.”

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

Whitmer made striking comments on MSNBC claiming residents were not focusing on getting rid of COVID-19.

“You’ve worked against each other and this virus has taken its toll,” Whitmer said.

Early in the pandemic, Whitmer used executive powers to place a house arrest, but there is currently no downtime as coronavirus variants increase.

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Whitmer said she has smart policies like the mask mandate, but there is still COVID fatigue. When asked if she has the political ability to take more aggressive action, she said, “We do retain some powers, but we remain incredibly divided after the politics of this troubled moment.”

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