A good place for folks of the lower counties to visit for a few months.

Relatively safe.

You want it opened up, eh?

From a safety standpoint.

But ... that plan also implies the minimum positive economic impact.

Also I'm pretty sure that the grown-up children we've been seeing in MI lately would throw an even bigger tantrum if only part of their state opened up.

Their not understanding simple math in the first place, plus the fact they want to bitch about anything Witmer does, pretty much guarantees that outcome.

Is there is a VERY small amount of hospital capacity I the event an outbreak happens.

The state classifies medical regions into 8 sections. Region 8 is the U.P. , and Region 7 is the western side from about traverse city, through Gaylord, and up to Cheboygan.

Region 7 had zero new cases yesterday, and region 8 Has had zero for three days! . But there are only about 50 ICU beds available In all of Region 7 and about 30 in Region 8.
In short, we’re ok, UNLESS there is a sudden surge.

Yes, we can reopen some of Michigan, but it MUST be slow amd methodical, and done carefully watching where the medical lines are, so that nothing is overwhelmed suddenly. ☣️