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Rep. Sheppard urges residents to stay calm, heed governor’s stay-at-home order
RELEASE|March 23, 2020

State Rep. Jason Sheppard urged residents to remain calm and follow the stay-at-home order issued today by the governor to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan.

Sheppard, of Temperance, said the order directs residents to stay in their homes unless they’re working a job in a critical service industry, engaging in outdoor activities, or performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family, like going to the hospital or grocery store. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and will last for at least the next three weeks.

“The governor’s order is the latest action to help slow the spread of this virus,” Sheppard said. “We can all do our part by staying home as much as possible and following the advice of medical experts. Please, heed their warnings and take preventative measures, such as washing your hands often, cleaning frequently touched services and limiting contact with others as much as possible. Together, we can protect our family and neighbors.”

In addition to following the governor’s order, Sheppard urges residents to check on others during this time: “If you are going to the grocery store, please check on your neighbors and family members to see if they need anything. This will limit the number of people in the grocery stores, helping to limit possible exposure to the virus.”

Sheppard stressed that Executive Order 2020-21 allows critical operations such as banks, grocery stores and gas stations to remain open. Restaurants will also be allowed to remain open for take-out food services. According to the order, the critical workforce includes jobs in sectors such as health care, public safety, food and agriculture, public works and energy services.

Reliable information about COVID-19 can be found at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Residents with health-related questions can also call Michigan’s coronavirus hotline at 1-888-535-6136 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or email [email protected].

Residents can also reach Rep. Sheppard’s office by calling (517) 373-2617 or emailing [email protected].

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