The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order Friday to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked. This includes in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. 

 

-Indoor dining in bars and restaurants is still prohibited, but they can continue to offer outdoor dining, carry-out, and delivery.

 

-Casinos, bowling centers and movie theatres will be allowed to reopen with total capacity capped at 100; food and drink concessions closed; and social distancing requirements in place.

 

-Gyms remain open for individual exercise with strict safety measures in place.

 

-Outdoor group fitness and outdoor non-contact sports will again be allowed.

 

-Employees who can work from home should continue to do so.

 

The new order is effective Monday, Dec. 21 and will last until Friday, Jan. 15.

 

Indoor residential gatherings remain limited to 10 people and two households. MDHHS continues to urge families to avoid indoor gatherings or to pick a single other household to interact with consistent with guidance already released by the department. Families are encouraged to stay home this holiday season to maintain the positive momentum that has developed and to protect loved ones. Families are also encouraged to Mask Up, Mask Right, using new guidance for what masks to wear and how to wear them.