Mask wearing is one of the main health and safety protocols encouraged by MDHHS. | Image by Tumisu from Pixabay
Mask wearing is one of the main health and safety protocols encouraged by MDHHS. | Image by Tumisu from Pixabay
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS ) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19 and has extended the epidemic order through Friday, Jan. 15, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person dining.
“Because COVID is everywhere in our state and because sadly... we still have a lot of folks who are... we’re not doing all the things we need to do.... If we are all doing those things, we will get the virus under control,” Gordon said on the radio program "Michigan's Big Show," Michigan Capitol Confidential reported. “But we’re doing these things partly, not all the way, so the virus continues to spread.”
Gordon isn't the only one blaming residents for the proliferation of the coronavirus throughout the state.
Other state officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have been repeatedly blaming residents for the spread without giving evidence to support their claims. They feel that some residents have not been following safety protocols -- such as mask wearing, social distancing and respecting indoor gathering limits -- and that has led to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
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