Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls protest at Capitol 'disturbing'

(AP) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has denounced as "disturbing" a protest that occurred at the state Capitol. "Yesterday's scene at the Capitol was disturbing, to be quite honest," Whitmer said at a news conference Friday in Lansing. "Swastikas and Confederate flags, nooses and automatic rifles do not reflect who we are as Michiganders." Some protesters — many without face coverings — entered the Capitol on Thursday and demanded to be let onto the House floor, which is not allowed. "I know that some people are angry. And I know many are feeling restless. I know that people are itching to get back to work. And I get it. And I respect it," Whitmer said. "And it's OK to feel that way. There's nothing that I want more than to just flip the switch and return to normal. But that's now how it's going to work, unfortunately." For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. ➡️ Subscribe to 13 ON YOUR SIDE for exclusive content:    / 13onyourside   ➡️ Visit our website: 13onyourside.com Follow 13 ON YOUR SIDE on social media! ➡️ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/13ONYOURSIDE ➡️ TWITTER: twitter.com/wzzm13 ➡️ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/wzzm13 We stand up for the community. We want to make life better for everyone. We celebrate all that makes West Michigan unique. We are 13 ON YOUR SIDE.