From the State Emergency Operations Center: Governor Whitmer to Give Update on State's Response to COVID-19 Monday.

Editor in Chief & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19.    

WHO:  Governor Gretchen Whitmer 

            MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun    

WHAT: COVID-19 Update  

WHEN: Monday, March 30th at approximately 10:15 AM    

Restricted Activities In Ypsilanti Parks Due To COVID-19 Crisis.

By Editor in Chief & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Driving or walking past parks and playgrounds in Ypsilanti will bring you face to face with some of the social distancing effects of the COVID-19 virus. As of Friday, March 27, playground activities have been significantly restricted in Ypsilanti in order to ensure safe social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan has become one of the nation's major hot spots with 3,657 COVID-19 cased and 92 deaths due to the virus.

According to city officials, the social distancing measures in parks/playgrounds will last until at least April 13.

In Ypsilanti all playgrounds and athletic fields are currently closed off.


Photos Jeff Brown Purple Walrus Press.

Parola Perspective: By PWP Contributor Brooks Parola: We Have One Party, the Democrats, That Believe that Govt Should Take Care of It's Citizens.

Contributed to Purple Walrus Press by Brooks Parola.

Folks, what should be abundantly clear, as we watch the differences in how Democratic Party governors deal with this crisis vs. the GOP dominated federal government, is that we have one party, the Democrats, that believe that government can and should take care of it’s citizens. As a result, we see Democratic governors taking their jobs as public servants seriously and being far more proactive in dealing with this crisis.

And because the Republican Party has done nothing in my lifetime but attack the government, has cynically convinced millions that government cannot help you, and that you therefore shouldn’t depend on it to do so, while at every turn, pairing down the size of government; are we really surprised that we have a GOP dominated federal government that is completely inept and incapable of helping us?

So please don’t tell me both parties are the same. They’ve never been more different, and the evidence of that has never been more clear. There is a fundamental difference in what these two parties believe government should do. And frankly, this is what you get when you believe government cannot and should not help it’s citizens, and when you put in power a political party bound and determined to make sure that that happens.

Michigan Attorney General Nessel Provides Guidance On Executive Orders Violations.

Editor in Chief & Publisher Jeff Brown.

After the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection intake lines were flooded with phone calls related to violations of the state’s new rules implemented as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is providing guidance on how to file complaints about individuals and businesses that aren’t complying with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders.  

According to Nessel, “These are unprecedented times and my office is working with Gov. Whitmer’s office, local law enforcement agencies and other parties to ensure these executive orders are being followed,” Nessel said. “The orders are in place to protect the public health and welfare of Michigan’s residents, and consequences will result to those found to be in willful violation. By working together through this public health emergency and staying home, we can help slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state.” 

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection intake team will continue to receive consumer reports of price-gouging and scams. Those can be made online or by calling the office’s tip line at 877-765-8388. 

For other violations of the Governor’s executive orders, please contact the law enforcement agency where you reside. This according to Wednesday's press release.

According to Attorney General Nessel, anyone seeking interpretation of an executive order should first review those orders and the Frequently Asked Questions listed on the state’s website devoted to COVID-19. Weblinks to those pages and additional information can also be found through the Attorney General’s website. 

If an answer is not found, requests for an interpretation of an executive order can be emailed. Responses to those inquiries will likely be a delayed as the Attorney General’s office discusses them with the Governor’s Office for a final determination. 

According to Nessel, “This situation is fluid and rapidly changing, and we appreciate your patience,” Nessel said. “We’re all in this together and we are counting on every resident to do everything they can to stay safe, stay healthy and stay home.”  

According to WXYZ News Detroit, Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Announce Stay-at-Home Order Monday.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to 7 Action News Detroit, Michigan Gov. Whitmer will be announcing a stay-at-home order during a press conference she is holding this morning (Monday) at 11 a.m. This according to a source who shared this information with WXYZ News.

According to sources, there will be certain exceptions, which include grocery stores and pharmacies.

Stay tuned for updates.