Michigan Rep. Ann Bollin | Michigan House Republicans
Michigan Rep. Ann Bollin | Michigan House Republicans
Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) is hoping her constituents comply with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.
“What our state is currently experiencing due to COVID-19 is unprecedented,” Bollin said in a press release on Michigan House Republicans. “Everyone should be doing their part and staying home whenever possible to protect themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors. By working together, we can mitigate the spread and get us all through this uncertain time quicker.”
Bollin told residents to heed the advice of medical experts after the first presumptive positive coronavirus case was reported in Livingston County on March 18. As of April 2, Livingston County has 113 cases and two deaths, according to Michigan.gov.
“We can all do our part by taking the recommended precautions to level the spread by covering coughs and sneezes with tissues and throwing the tissue in the trash; practicing social distancing by staying 6 feet away from others; routinely cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched items, especially those you take outside your home, like your purse, wallet, phone and debit cards; and staying home if you are sick,” Bollin said in a press release on March 19.
In line with preventing the spread of coronavirus, Bollin has suggested the May election be postponed until August.
“Holding the election in May presents a serious health and safety risk to the public, local clerks and election workers across the state of Michigan,” Bollin said in a letter to Gov. Whitmer. “Known cases of COVID-19 are increasing exponentially and we are facing many other unknown factors. We must take every precaution necessary.”
Rather than focusing on politics, Bollin wants the governor and the administration to focus on ensuring first responders and health care workers have the necessary resources to help people and protect themselves.
Bollin voted in favor of a bill to provide the state with $125 million in additional funding, on top of $25 million already approved, that will be used for COVID-19 monitoring and testing, and to expand new coronavirus response efforts, according to Michigan House Republicans.