Michigan was cited in a March 13 Associated Press story reporting that the spread of COVID-19 in the United States was similar in different states regardless of what policies had been implemented.
That's not the impression left by many Michigan media headlines over the past eight months.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan may have to ‘dial back’ reopening as COVID-19 cases rise
Is the coronavirus surge elsewhere a vindication of Michigan’s go-slow approach to reopening?
Gov. Whitmer warns Michigan will have to ‘take steps backward’ if COVID-19 numbers spike
Wayne County Exec.: Science-based, regional approach necessary in wake of ruling on Gov.’s Emergency Orders
Oct. 28, 2020: The Detroit News
Gov. Whitmer: COVID-19 numbers could ‘skyrocket’ if people drop their guards
What Whitmer said about other states playing sports with worse COVID-19 trends than Michigan
Jan. 28, 2021: Detroit Metro Times
University of Michigan research shows Whitmer’s tough coronavirus measures saved lives
March 13, 2021: The Associated Press
Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
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