Gretchen Whitmer has a reopening plan that she revealed in May. She revealed six phases of her “MI Safe Start Plan,” designed to reengage the state’s economy since it was first shut down in March. Other than the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City Region, the entire state has been in the fourth phase of Whitmer’s reopening plan -- the “Improving” phase. Whitmer moved the entire state to phase four on June 1 after it was stuck in phase three for more than three weeks -- since the MI Safe Start Plan was introduced May 7 . The state’s stay-at-home order was lifted on June 1.

Michigan Secretary of State offices will reopen on Monday, June 1, by appointment only and for only essential needs that cannot be handled online. While the offices were closed to the public we conducted more than 3,000 emergency appointments for essential workers and planned and implemented protocols so that we could reopen in a way that ensures the safety of employees and all Michiganders, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Branch doors will be locked, and each branch will have a greeter to let customers with appointments in at scheduled appointment times. To schedule an appointment visit Michigan.gov/SOS or call 888-SOS-MICH. Advance appointments can be made up to 180 days ahead of time. Same-day appointments become available 24 hours prior to the appointment time.

DETROIT Michigan Gov. Whitmer announced Thursday that she is partially reopening businesses and lifting medical restrictions across the entire state. READ: Michigan Gov. Whitmer partially reopens businesses, lifts medical restrictions statewidePeople are now allowed to gather in groups of up to 10 people. Whitmers reopening planWatch the video above for the full story.

DETROIT Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmers plan to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) requires people to be very conscious of how they spend their time. May 21, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 53,510; Death toll now at 5,129Michiganders are asked to stay home as much as possible -- but a new order issued on Thursday gives people more latitude. READ: Michigan Gov. Whitmer partially reopens businesses, lifts medical restrictions statewideDentistry has always been excellent in maintaining sterility and cleanliness in our practices, Kosinski said.

DETROIT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has previously given safety guidance to places of worship with precautions like not sharing hymnals, avoiding choirs and limiting attendance. The CDC released a 60 page document on Tuesday night. MORE: Several Michigan churches and parishes to reopen after pandemic hiatusIt discusses the reopening of schools, businesses and a variety of other best practices. READ: Public mass resumes after stopping due to coronavirus (COVID-19)Theres concern about the CDCs omission of places of worship in the official guidance. Some believe it could stem from the CDC wanting to stay out of the fray of constitutional issues.