(FOX 2) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that COVID-19 restrictions put in place three weeks ago will continue for at least another 12 days, or until Dec. 20. Michigan health officials on Thursday announced new, more stringent COVID-19 restrictions as cases of the disease caused by the coronavirus surge to the highest rates to date across the state. Michigan’s ‘3-week pause’ COVID restrictions in effect: What to know ... and gatherings in waiting areas are prohibited.) “We don’t want to see large outbreaks of COVID-19 in our community and county as a result of Halloween and Spartan football celebrations.”, More: Washtenaw County issues two-week stay home order for U-M students, More: Outdoor gatherings in parts of East Lansing now restricted to 10 people ahead of Halloween, U of M game. ", More: Michigan health department issues sweeping COVID-19 regulations that mirror Whitmer orders, More: Gov. New limits on indoor residential gatherings; bars and restaurants open for outdoor dining and carry-out only; colleges and high schools must end in-person classes.”. And so, I encourage people to be smart, keep our wits about us," Whitmer said. Masks are recommended but not required. Testing has increased in recent weeks, with more than 45,000 diagnostic tests reported per day, but the positive rate has increased to above 13% over the last week. Read or Share this story: https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2020/10/29/michigan-coronavirus-covid-orders-restaurants/6069058002/, Michigan coronavirus cases: Tracking the pandemic, Michigan health department issues sweeping COVID-19 regulations that mirror Whitmer orders, Gov. Physical distancing matters. All of these have been very effective in preventing the spread of the virus.". The order does not apply to polling places or anywhere else that someone may try to cast a vote. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a "Pause to Save Lives" on Sunday, Nov. 15. Case rates are increasing across the state, according to state data. In addition, the Washtenaw County Health Department has limited outdoor gatherings to in the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti to no more than 25 people and "strongly encourages smaller groups." There are no public ticket sales for the game. At least 7,298 people have died from the disease in Michigan since the start of the pandemic. Dave Bartkowiak Jr. is the digital managing editor for ClickOnDetroit. The regulations are slightly more stringent than those put in place earlier this month. Michigan has entered a three-week “pause” to several activities in an effort to help stop a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. New COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan begin Wednesday. “While most MSU students are doing the right thing and cheering on the Spartans in a safe manner, we are still seeing far too many large off-campus gatherings without masks and physical distancing,” said East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas in a statement. Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer tweeted a photo from the ceremony and later said she “left with the feeling of great hope and optimism and determination.” The inauguration, however, violated Whitmer’s most recent “gatherings … Gordon repeatedly declined to say whether he had the authority to mandate quarantines, either at the local or statewide level. WHITMER SAYS 'NO': Michigan Governor Extends CoVID Restrictions Until December 20th at the Earliest posted by Hannity Staff - 12.08.20 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that her state’s partial CoVID shutdown will continue through at least December 20 th as her region struggles to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. At its peak in March, the seven-day average never topped 1,800 cases, according to data analyzed by the Free Press. Being outside is far safer than being inside. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 272,034 as of Tuesday, including 8,128 deaths, state officials report. Whitmer, and university officials, are encouraging fans to watch the game at home and avoid gatherings. Gatherings at nonresidential establishments with fixed indoor seating may operate at 20% capacity with up to 500 people. Michigan State University travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday to play the University of Michigan in football, and more than 2 million people are expected to vote in person when polls open on Tuesday. Michigan health officials announced an extension of COVID-19 restrictions in the state as deaths continue to rise and the state’s test positivity rate remains high. The state of Michigan ended up sending an emergency alert to cellphones on Wednesday morning with the following message: “MDHHS COVID-19 updated order requiring face masks and limiting gathering to save lives starts today. Nov. 18, 2020 emergency alert from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Resources, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. "We are at a point where we are still able to get this under control," said Dr. Adhan Munkarah, executive vice president and chief clinical officer of the Henry Ford Health System, which has seen the number of patients with COVID-19 rising in its five acute-care hospitals. Jan. 28, 2021: Michigan restaurants still likely to struggle after reopening amid COVID Michigan officials say bars and restaurants can resume indoor dining on Feb. 1, ending nearly two months of a “pause” that forced thousands out of work and threatened to permanently shutter thousands of businesses. Indoor gatherings of up to 10 people at a private residence are allowed. Cases throughout the state are up almost 94% in the last 14 days, according to data accumulated by the New York Times. They must still require social distancing. No more than six diners at a table at a bar or restaurant. The state says any indoor gatherings at homes are still limited to 10 people and a maximum of two households. Takeaways:New COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan begin Wednesday. People operating businesses, schools and government agencies must require masks indoors, unless someone entering the facility is eligible for an exception. “The science here is clear, it is not speculation. Are younger than 5 years old, outside of child-care organization setting (which are subject to requirements set out in section 7(e); Are eating or drinking while seated at a food service establishment or at a private residence; Are exercising outdoors and able to consistently maintain 6 feet of distance from others; Are receiving a medical service for which removal of the face mask is necessary; Are asked to temporarily remove a face mask for identification purposes; Are communicating with someone who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and whose ability to see the mouth is essential to communication; Are actively engaged in a public safety role, including but not limited to law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel, and where wearing a face mask would seriously interfere in the performance of their public safety responsibilities; Are at a polling place for purposes of voting in an election; Are giving a speech for broadcast or to an audience, provided that the audience is at least 6 feet away from the speaker. ... Whitmer has imposed some of the most stringent Covid-19 restrictions in the nation this year and denounced lockdown protestors as "racist and misogynistic." So we have to avoid indoor gatherings as much as possible. Masks are recommended but not required for people who choose to cast a ballot in person on Tuesday, when polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. You will need to register before adding a comment. Recent Michigan Supreme Court rulings essentially invalidated her orders, leaving health officials to scramble to find new legal arguments for orders from the health department. Please be polite. Here’s what the order says about face mask exceptions: Although a face mask is strongly encouraged even for individuals not required to wear one (except for children under the age of 2), the requirement to wear a face mask in gatherings as required by this order does not apply to individuals who: Again, this order takes effect on November 18, 2020 at 12:01 AM, at which time the October 29, 2020, order entitled Gatherings and Face Mask Order is rescinded, the state says. Those restrictions largely mirrored those Gov. It goes into effect on Nov. 18, 2020. Wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of distance. Whitmer 'sounding the alarm bell' as COVID-19 cases reach new highs in Michigan. Detroit Free Press. As of November 13, Michigan had recorded a total of 244,741 confirmed cases, and 7,929 deaths attributable to COVID-19, according to state data. Tuesday’s update represents 7,458 new cases and 79 additional deaths, 24 from vital records. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order on Sunday, Nov. 15 that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates. The order comes as Michigan coronavirus cases surge, sending more residents to the hospital and resulting in more deaths. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Michigan saw more deaths this month than any since May, according to state health data. Masks are protective, but only when you’re wearing them. Gatherings and Face Mask Order. Michigan law imposes on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) a duty to continually and diligently endeavor to “prevent disease, prolong life, and promote public health,” and gives the Department “general supervision of the interests of health and life of people of this state.” Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Those orders, issued by health department Director Robert Gordon under the state health code and not addressed in the Supreme Court rulings, were set to expire Friday. Note: The map above shows the entire state of Michigan under what MDHHS calls risk “Level E” -- read that here. While the state estimates more than 115,000 people have already recovered from the disease, the state health department does not provide data on any long-term health issues that may still affect those who have recovered. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. 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It also restricts gatherings to a maximum of two households and requires employers to allow remote work if possible. The state's case fatality rate is 4.3%. COVID-19 Update: Michigan Opens Indoor Dining on Feb. 1 With Restrictions, State Unemployment Rate Increases During December, and More Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. *For more information, view the MDHHS’ official Gatherings and Face Mask emergency order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 18, right here. In late March, the … Multiple Democratic governors defied their own COVID-19 gathering restrictions and travel recommendations to attend President Joe Biden’s inauguration. It will be about people making good decisions, to be smart and to act on science,” Gordon said on Thursday. More: Tracking coronavirus outbreaks in Michigan schools, More: Health care workers to get first COVID-19 vaccine doses in Michigan. Since the ruling, the state health department has issued Covid-19 restrictions, including a mask mandate and a limit on indoor non-residential gatherings to 50 people. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Michigan health officials on Thursday announced new, more stringent COVID-19 restrictions as cases of the disease caused by the coronavirus surge to the highest rates to date across the state. Gatherings at indoor recreation facilities, such as gyms, bowling alleys and ice rinks, are limited to 25% capacity. Gatherings at retail stores, libraries or museums may not exceed 50% of the location's capacity. More than 500 Michiganders have died from COVID-19 in October, compared with less than 300 in September. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 or fewer people not in the same household. These restrictions have been extended 12 more days -- 12 days beyond the expiration date of Dec. 8. As of Wednesday, the seven-day average number of positive cases was 2,365. Earlier this week, more than 6% of tests were returning with a positive result, roughly double the percent positivity rate the state held most of the summer. Michigan's Whitmer stages 'creepy' Covid propaganda call with Santa to teach children not to have family gatherings for Christmas 17 Dec, 2020 23:22 . While testing capacity has steadily increased in the last several months and averaged 46,000 a day in Michigan from Oct. 20-26, the test positivity rate is also substantially higher than it was earlier in the year. Hospitalizations and deaths are also on the rise. It is caused by a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in … Indoor gatherings are still allowed but only between two households and with no more than 10 people. Gretchen Whitmer put in place via executive orders. As of this weekend, the state’s 7-day moving average for COVID tests positivity rate was 13.21%, far higher than where state health officials want it to be. "We are here because of the work that we have done and because we have worn masks and we have pushed our numbers down. Gatherings at nonresidential venues that do not have fixed seating cannot exceed 50 people. Gatherings at restaurants and other eating establishments may not exceed 50% of the venue's typical seating capacity. Previously instituted guidelines required masks at public gatherings of two or more people for much of the state. Michigan Medicine announces restrictions to visitors as statewide COVID-19 cases surge, Michigan restaurant association files lawsuit against state’s health director to block ban on dine-in service, Michigan health officials want COVID tests positivity rate to fall below 3%, ‘3-week pause’: Michigan announces stricter COVID rules: What to know, Michigan high school sports now suspended under new state COVID orde, Here are 14 changes going into effect under Michigan’s new COVID-19 restrictions, 17 things that are still allowed during Michigan’s three-week COVID-19 pause, On Monday, the state reported 264,576 total cases and 8,049 deaths. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Theaters, movie theaters, stadiums, arenas, Colleges and universities (in-person learning), Bowling centers, ice skating rinks, indoor water parks, Dine-in restaurants and bars (indoor dining), Organized sports, except professional sports and certain NCAA sports (Big Ten football, for example). Outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people at a private residence are also allowed, with masks recommended but not required. While the new orders do include more regulations, the heart of the order is the same. The Ingham County Health Department announced Wednesday that it would restrict outdoor gatherings to 10 people or fewer in parts of East Lansing, including the downtown area, to limit the spread of disease and reduce the risk of large parties as well. University of Michigan undergraduates are under a two-week stay-at home order that continues until Nov. 3. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. “Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all increasing, and unless we all change our behaviors now, that will continue. On Wednesday, Whitmer acknowledged she is concerned about cases spreading as Big Ten football returns to the state and voters prepare to head to the polls. In Michigan, a $465 million COVID-19 relief package approved this week provides assistance for those whose industries, like restaurants, have been hardest hit by the restrictions. New COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Michigan. Gretchen Whitmer noted in an interview with Local 4 that the 3% benchmark will be important in deciding when to lift new COVID restrictions that go into effect this week. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 6,825 on Monday, the highest it has ever been. © 2021 www.freep.com. The bigger the group you’re in, the more risk that one person has COVID. "We know that there are measures, preventive measures, that help us keep COVID under control — masking, social distancing, avoiding ... gathering in large groups, hand hygiene. Entire state of Michigan in "E" risk level on Michigan Start Map. Michigan health officials have repeatedly said the positivity rate of COVID-19 tests in the state needs to remain below 3% to show that the spread of the virus is under control. Here’s what changes in Michigan under new COVID-19 restrictions, in place for 3 weeks. ... Indoor gatherings remain limited to … A "3-week pause" ushering in new statewide COVID-19 restrictions, such as ending in-person dining and closing movie theatres, is now in effect Wednesday. The areas north of the MSU campus to Burcham Drive, west to Harrison Road and east to Hagadorn Road are included in the restricted zone. 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