Wash your hands, wear a mask, stay socially distant. We’ve heard this time and time again, but the number of new COVID-19 cases is climbing a dizzying spiral. Today we’re taking a look at the spread of COVID in Michigan and what measures we can take to slow it down.

GUESTS:

Kate Wells is a reporter for Michigan Radio.

Kerry Ott is the public information officer for the Upper Penninsula’s LMAS District Health Department, which serves Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties.

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Wash your hands, wear a mask, stay socially distant. We’ve heard this time and time again, but the number of new COVID-19 cases is climbing a dizzying spiral. Today we’re taking a look at the spread of COVID in Michigan and what measures we can take to slow it down. GUESTS: Kate Wells is a reporter for Michigan Radio. Kerry Ott is the public information officer for the Upper Penninsula’s LMAS District Health Department, which serves Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties. Looking for the full episode of Stateside? Right this way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiraling Up: Michigan in the Grip of COVID

Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special. To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand" rel="noopener noreferrer">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund" rel="noopener noreferrer">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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