Gretchen Whitmer has signed six bills from the state’s new COVID-19 legislation into law. “Right now, Michigan is seeing a record number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and these bills will help us protect each other as we continue to fight this virus,” Whitmer said. The bill requires updates from MDHHS on its website weekly regarding certain COVID-19 metrics and visitation policies. It also requires the publishing of historic nursing home COVID-19 data. House Bill 6293House Bill 6293 codifies in law certain expanded COVID-19 testing services that Whitmer provided for through executive orders.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Wayne County issued a new emergency order Friday that clarifies four of Gov. Wayne County announced Whitmer’s orders are in effect now until at least Oct. 23. Wayne County school districts are also required to continue following the Return to School plan outlined by the state. “We are keeping the COVID-19 rules and regulations in place from before the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on the governor’s authority to issue them,” Evans said. “Wayne County residents and businesses recognize the importance these health safety measures play in reducing the spread of COVID-19, and we have seen strong compliance across our 43 communities.

DETROIT As restaurants struggle to weather the pandemic, some are calling for the passage of a measure co-sponsored by Michigan members of Congress that has stalled in the House amid tense negotiations about another stimulus funding package. Among those calling for the bills passage is Zingermans -- which has been a part of life in Ann Arbor since 1982. But the pandemic has rocked the landmark deli and its community of restaurants. Dingell was an early co-sponsor of the bill after being urged to back the bill by Weinzweig. As talks between the White House and Congressional Democrats and its unclear whether its part of the strained negotiations on a new stimulus package, as time for restaurants is running out.

What Michigan restaurants can do to make sure masks are wornPublished: July 23, 2020, 4:15 pmIf you’ve been to a restaurant recently, you’ve seen fewer tables to accommodate social distancing and signs requiring patrons to wear masks -- but what do restaurant owners do if a guest doesn’t want to wear one?

Theres always going to be a challenge as someone that wants something beyond your capabilities, said David Krause. Were in this industry because we like doing things for others.Krause owns Adachi, located on Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. Like every other restaurant owner in Michigan, him and his staff have to ensure guests are wearing masks. Im empathetic to the fact that something is upsetting them and lets find a common space where where we can make you happy, Krause said. And you can make me happy by putting your mask on.

DETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was clear that if bars and restaurants in the city didnt follow coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations, the city would take them to court to shut them down. Detroit is desperate to avoid an outbreak like the one from Harpers Restaurant and Brew Pub in East Lansing. Harpers was packed after regulations were lifted, and there are now at least 85 coronavirus cases linked to the bar. City officials are very concerned that some Detroit bars, restaurants and clubs arent following safety guidelines. What health officials discovered was that not all business owners understood the rules of capacity, masks and social distancing.