UPDATED May 14, 2021.
MDHHS issued a new Gathering Prohibition Public Health Emergency Order based on the Michigan Public Health Act, eliminating a mask mandate for outdoor gatherings for all individuals, mandating an indoor gathering face mask requirement for unvaccinated individuals, and making fully vaccinated individuals exempt from wearing a face mask. The Order maintains gathering restrictions on certain businesses, effective May 15 – May 31, 2021. The Order extends indoor mask mandates to children aged 2+, workplace safety rules, and capacity restrictions. Click the above image for the most recent update.
On April 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to lift restrictions on businesses and the general public based on the statewide vaccination rate. The plan, called “MI Vacc to Normal,” is based on the number of Michigan residents who receive a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination.
On April 13, MIOSHA extended their Emergency Rules for general and industry specific businesses with a new expiration date of October 14, 2021. On October 13, the Michigan Legislature passed bills providing for liability protections for businesses relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and legislation codifying the governor’s previous executive orders on unemployment benefits and worker safety.
The resource includes specific safety guidance and orders from County/Local, State (Executive Office, LEO, MIOSHA), and Federal authorities (CDC, OSHA and the White House). Further, the resources include updated model preparedness & response plan templates for informational purposes only.
