Governor Whitmer Announces Three-Week Epidemic Order
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates.
The new order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service is aimed at limiting residential and non-residential gatherings where COVID-19 can spread rapidly.
Under the MDHHS epidemic order:
- Indoor residential gatherings are limited to two households at any one time. Gatherings involving more than one household are capped at ten. MDHHS has issued social gathering guidance, designed to help minimize the risk of gatherings.
- Bars and restaurants will be open only for outdoor dining, carry-out, and delivery.
- Gyms will remain open for individual exercise with strict safety measures in place, including at least 12 feet of distance between exercise stations and the closure of group classes.
- Casinos, movie theaters, and other recreational facilities will be closed.
- Professional and college sports meeting extraordinary standards for risk mitigation may continue without spectators, however all other organized sports must stop.
- Colleges and high schools may proceed with remote learning, but must end in-person classes.
LEARN MORE - Now Available: COVID-19 Winter Strategies Resource Guide
As the winter months approach, the MEDC Community Development team has created a Winter Strategies resource guide to provide helpful tips to small businesses and downtown business districts for making the most of safe outdoor activities to attract customers and visitors during the cold weather season.
- Additional Resources Available Online
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Access additional COVID-19 resources for businesses and communities by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19. Read more about programs supporting economic recovery for Michigan businesses by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19response.
Visit michigan.gov/coronavirus to find other valuable resources for employers, workers, residents and communities.
