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BREAKING: Gov. Whitmer Moves Most of N. Michigan in Next Phase of Reopening

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says much of northern Michigan can now advance into phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan.

The announcement comes as the rest of the state just entered phase 4, allowing retailers and restaurants across the state to begin reopening.

Starting on June 10, Regions 6 and 8 — which include much of northern Michigan and all of the Upper Peninsula — will advance to Phase 5 of the governor’s . Phase 5 allows the reopening of salons, movie theaters, and gyms, subject to safety protocols and procedures designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

On June 15, personal services including hair, massages, and nails will reopen statewide. Though the remaining regions, 1 through 5 and 7, will remain in Phase 4 under today’s executive orders, the governor has said she expects the entire state will advance to Phase 5 in the coming weeks.

Under Phase 5, indoor social gatherings and organized events of up to 50 people are permissible. Outdoor social gatherings and organized events are also allowed if people maintain six feet of distance from one another and the gathering consists of no more than 250 people. In addition, outdoor performance and sporting venues will be open with a larger capacity limit of 500, which will allow for some outdoor graduation ceremonies.

For more information on the recently lifted restrictions,

 

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