Gatherings and Face Mask Order Updated
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks Epidemic Order.
- Masks are generally not required in outdoor settings unless the gathering has more than 100 people
- Fully-vaccinated individuals who are not experiencing COVID symptoms are not required to wear a mask at residential gatherings (including indoors)
- Large outdoor events, including festivals, fairs, and golf tournaments will be able to exceed the current 1,000-person limit so long as they create and post a safety plan consistent with the MDHHS Large Outdoor Event Guidance, and no more than 20 persons per 1,000 square feet are gathered in any space available to patrons.
- Outdoor stadiums and arenas:
- Stadiums complying with enhanced protocols will continue to be allowed to operate at 20% of their fixed seating capacity. For example, a stadium with a maximum capacity complying with enhanced protocols would be permitted to host 8,000 patrons.
- Otherwise, for stadiums or arenas with a fixed seating capacity of 5,000 or greater without enhanced protocols 1,000 patrons may be gathered (previously 750).
- For stadiums or arenas with a fixed seating capacity of 10,000 or greater without enhanced protocols 1,500 patrons may be gathered.
- Residential outdoor gatherings are allowed up to 50 people. Or, where density does not exceed 20 persons per 1,000 square feet of usable outdoor space, up to 300 people may be gathered.
Tune in to The Small Business Briefing on Thursday, May 6th for further details on this new order.
