HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Michigan Supreme Court decision Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, holding that “the executive orders issued by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lack any basis under Michigan law.” sparked an announcement by Allegan County health officials on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.
In a statement to media, they noted “the Court’s order does not affect the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) orders, which require organizations to have many of the same health and safety protocols in place as required by the Governor’s executive orders.”
County health officials say questions are being called into their offices as to how the court’s decision will affect any organizational or local community plans.
Current plans and rules are being reviewed by county officials, and “any gaps needed to protect public health. We will ensure compliance with the Court ruling and will work with legal advisors and State/regional public health partners to develop any local protocols/orders,” they said in Monday’s statement.
“Allegan County has done a great job in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 through the strategies that have been in place throughout the community. We remain confident our community will continue those efforts and help keep each other safe,” Allegan County Health Officer, Angelique Joynes, MPH, RN said in the written statement.
County health officials are stressing consistency with major COVID-19 mitigation strategies, until new guidelines are announced. At a minimum, that includes “proper mask use, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and staying home if you are sick.”
Learn more at allegancounty.org/health or following @AlleganCountyHD on Facebook.
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