-Michigan will not soften its response to the coronavirus pandemic until a vaccine is produced and readily available, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a Sept. 9 interview with the Detroit Regional Chamber.

In an interview with Daniel Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Whitmer touted the state's response to the virus, but said Michigan won't be out of the woods until a vaccine is approved and readily available.

There is no question we have fought hard in the last six months. The sacrifices that we have made are paying off," Whitmer said. "Until then, we're going to have to continue to follow the science...

Michigan will not soften coronavirus response until there is a vaccine, Gov Whitmer says - mlive.com