As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 22,783 and killed 1,281 people in Michigan.
*LANSING, Mich.* Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan indefinitely starting on April 10, 2020to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The coronavirus pandemic has had devastating impacts on families across our state,*Whitmer*said. Im directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of those we have lost to this awful virus. The flags lowered will serve to remind us all that every life lost is a story and legacy of a loved one gone too soon.
As we continue on, we will carry their memories. My deepest condolences to the families of those whose lives were tragically cut short by COVID-19.
The State of Michigan recognizes and mourns the lives lost to the coronavirus by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.
A follow-up release will be sent when the flags are to be raised.
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