Gov. Whitmer announces 4 million free masks

LANSING, – Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today.

Low-income residents, seniors, schools and homeless shelters will benefit from the MI Mask Aid partnership that is part of the Mask Up Michigan campaign.

"Michigan needs to continue to 'mask up' to protect us all from COVID-19," Gov. Whitmer said. "Vulnerable populations may have difficulties buying masks and our schools need face co...