16 things to know from recent talk about Michigan COVID restrictions, workplace rules, vaccines Gov. Whitmer, national experts disagree on restrictions, vaccine distribution Published: Tags: It’s been a hectic few days in terms of new restrictions are needed, an extension of emergency workplace rules and Restrictions debate Whitmer did ask residents to follow a few voluntary restrictions for two weeks, though they aren’t required. Her requests included high schools returning to remote learning, youth sports suspending activities and everyone avoiding indoor dining at restaurants and gathering with members of other households. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, “The answer to that is to really close things down, to go back to our basics, to go back to where we were last spring, last summer, and to shut things down to flatten the curve.”