Gretchen Whitmer has extended COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Tuesday for another 12 days. The COVID restrictions will now end December 20 and keep things including indoor dining at restaurants closed. When making the announcement today during a press conference Whitmer hinted that the restaurants are not going to all reopen at once either. Details: Michigan COVID restrictions extended through Dec. 20: What to knowRead: Michigan extends COVID-19 restrictions for 12 days to gauge Thanksgiving impactRead more: Michigan’s ‘3-week pause’ COVID restrictions in effect: What to know“Here we are a few weeks before Christmas, and we are already sadly above that mark. It’s not my fault, not Dr. J’s fault or director Gordon’s fault.