Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stated Wednesday that faculties throughout Michigan will reopen for in-person studying this fall, with security protocols in place.

“Faculties should be certain that to enact strict security measures to proceed defending educators, college students and their households,” Whitmer stated in an announcement. “I’ll proceed working intently with the Return to Study Advisory Council and leaders in well being care to make sure we get this proper, however we additionally want extra flexibility and help from the federal authorities.”

Particulars of the way it will work are nonetheless being studied and Whitmer expects to announce a extra thorough plan June 30. 

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College students, dad and mom and educators have all puzzled when a return to high school could be secure. 

“An important factor we are able to do when creating a return to high school plan is intently study the information and stay vigilant in our steps to struggle this virus,” stated MDHHS Chief Deputy for Well being and Chief Medical Government Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “I’ll proceed to work intently with Gov. Whitmer and the Return to Study Advisory Council to make sure we proceed to place the well being and security of our college students and educators first. This can be a massive step, and we are going to stay versatile to guard everybody who steps foot in a Michigan faculty.” 

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