MDHHS Director Robert Gordon is blaming Michiganders for community spread of COVID-19. | Pixabay
MDHHS Director Robert Gordon is blaming Michiganders for community spread of COVID-19. | Pixabay
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has placed the blame on state residents for the continuing spread of COVID-19 and has extended the current epidemic order through at least Sunday, Dec. 20, which closes bars and restaurants to in-person service.
“Because COVID is everywhere in our state and because sadly... we still have a lot of folks who are... we’re not doing all the things we need to do.... If we are all doing those things, we will get the virus under control,” Gordon said on the radio program "Michigan's Big Show," Michigan Capitol Confidential reported. “But we’re doing these things partly, not all the way, so the virus continues to spread.”
Gordon isn't the only one blaming residents for the extensive spread of the coronavirus.
Other state officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have been repeatedly blaming residents for the spread of the virus without giving evidence to support their claims. They believe that not following health and safety protocols -- like mask wearing, social distancing and respecting indoor gathering limits -- has led to Michigan's skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in recent weeks.
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