WXYZ) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Sunday evening measures to try and slow the growing spread of COVID in the state.
In a press conference held Sunday evening, Whitmer and state health officials announced a "Three-Week Pause" aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus.
During these three weeks, which are between Nov. 18 and Dec. 8, the state will mandate that these operations be closed:
in-person learning at high schools, colleges and universities
theaters, stadiums and arenas
All who are able to work from home will be required to do just that
dine-in restaurants and bars
organized sports, except professional sports
bowling centers, ice skating, indoor water parks
bingo halls, casinos, arcades
group fitness classes
There will be several areas that will remain open, according to the state. Those include:
Hair salons, barber shops & other personal services
Gyms and pools for individual exercise
Retail stores
Indoor gatherings limited to two households & 10 people
Small outdoor gatherings limited to 25 people
Preschool through 8th grade
Childcare
Public transit
Manufacturing, construction, other work impossible to do remotely.