December 19, 2020 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
A new state order has been issued allowing high schools, casinos, bowling alleys and theaters to re-open, although gatherings remain limited and indoor dining banned.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its epidemic order Friday to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked. That includes in-person learning at high schools and indoor entertainment venues. Casinos, bowling centers and movie theatres will be allowed to re-open with total capacity capped at 100; food and drink concessions closed; and social distancing requirements in place. Universities and colleges can let students return to campus next month, with a request to wait until January 18th to restart face-to-face classes. Indoor sports and outdoor contact sports are barred under the order unless there is rigorous testing like there is at the pro and NCAA levels. The new order is effective on