Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | Photo Courtesy of Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | Photo Courtesy of Michigan
The worst is yet to come, including for Detroit, Michigan leaders said in late March as the state deals with a growing number of COVID-19 cases.
Officials are deeply concerned about the virus and having enough resources to combat it that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked retired doctors and health care professionals to consider temporarily rejoin the workforce to help reduce stress on current medical employees, according to a Bridge.com report on March 30.
Michigan Chief Medical Executive Joneigh Khaldun said "Current models suggest we are likely several weeks away from a peak in the number of cases," according to the Bridge.com report.
The Bridge reported that state officials are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to find and equip field hospitals expecting more beds will be needed as hospitals continue to be filled with coronavirus patients.
There are several warnings about what's to come, including there isn't enough medical personnel to take care of patients in the coming weeks, there isn't enough personal protective equipment to keep those who are working safe, and the supply of ventilators won't be enough for the patients who are going to need them.
The state, according to CNN.com, has the fourth most number of cases as of April 15. The website reported more than 28,000 COVID-19 cases and 281 deaths.
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