Shutdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the virus's spread. However, social isolation and loss of income has led to heightened tensions, an increased number of protests, and a growing number of cases of domestic violence. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation about these topics and more.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Washtenaw Sheriff COVID-19 Updates
Washtenaw County Health Department
Washtenaw County Public Health: COVID-19
Washtenaw County Emergency Services
Michigan Executive Order 2020-21
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— David Fair is the WEMU News Director and host of Morning Edition on WEMU. You can contact David at734.487.3363, on twitter @DavidFairWEMU, or email him at dfair@emich.edu