State Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, is the second Michigan legislator confirmed to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

House Democratic Leader Cristine Greig, D-Farmington Hills, said Whitsett is “doing well” and appears “to be on the other side” of the illness in a Monday statement. Whitsett did not attend a March 17 session of the Legislature and has remained self-quarantined since becoming ill, according to the release.

“I also am praying for her speedy recovery, and for the safety of his friends and family,” Grief said in a statement. Rep. Whitsett’s positive result in another reminder that everyone must follow the recommended guidelines and practice social distancing to stop the spread of this virus. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms should contact their medical provider.”

Whitsett is the second House Democrat to test positive for COVID-19. State Rep. Tyrone Carter, D-Detroit, was also confirmed to carry the coronavirus.

State Rep. Isaac Robinson, D-Detroit, died on March 29. He was not tested for COVID-19 before his death, but multiple reports have linked his health issues to the coronavirus.

Grieg previously said Carter is recovering from the infectious respiratory disease.

There are 15,718 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 617 deaths in Michigan, as of Sunday, though public health experts expect there are many more cases that have not yet been identified. A vast majority of cases are in Detroit, which accounts for nearly 29% of all cases in Michigan.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed concerns that the Legislature plans to convene Tuesday under special precautions.

“Any grouping of people that are coming from different parts of the state and then returning to different parts of the state is concerning,” Whitmer said. “I don’t run the Legislature. The speaker of the House runs the House and the Senate majority leader runs the Senate. I made sure that they understand how serious the situation is and what my thoughts were but ultimately, that’s their determination.”

PREVENTION TIPS

In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus. Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible. Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home ( door handles, faucets, countertops ) and when you go into places like stores.

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