Governor Introduces “Mi Vacc to Normal” Reopening Metrics

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today unveiled the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 years or older. The ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan will use four vaccination-based milestones — using data for Michiganders 16 years or older who’ve received their first dose — to guide future steps outlined below:

55% of Michiganders (4,453,304 residents), plus two weeks

• Allows in-person work for all sectors of business.

60% of Michiganders (4,858,150 residents), plus two weeks

• Increases indoor capacity at sports stadiums to 25%.
• Increases indoor capacity at conference centers/banquet halls/funeral homes to 25%.
• Increases capacity at exercise facilities and gyms to 50%.
• Lifts the curfew on restaurants and bars.

65% of Michiganders (5,262,996 residents), plus two weeks

• Lifts all indoor % capacity limits, requiring only social distancing between parties.
• Further relaxes limits on residential social gatherings.

70% of Michiganders (5,667,842 residents), plus two weeks

• Lifts the Gatherings and Face Masks Order such that MDHHS will no longer employ broad mitigation measures unless unanticipated circumstances arise, such as the spread of vaccine-resistant variants.

Tune in to The Small Business Briefing today at 3pm. Hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley will break down what this means for small businesses moving forward.