LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is ceasing in-person visits to state prisoners to limit their exposure to the new coronavirus.
The move Friday came after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a late-night announcement that all public and private schools — covering more than 1.5 million kids — will be closed for three weeks starting Monday.
As of Thursday, Michigan had 12 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Corrections officers and others working inside prisons will be asked screening questions and will have their temperature checked before being allowed to enter. Those with a temperature above 100.4 will not be allowed to work.
