The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released an update to its “Gatherings and Face Mask” order on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This COVID-19 epidemic order takes effect on March 5, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., at which time the Feb. 4, 2021, order also entitled “Gatherings and Face Mask Order” is rescinded. This new order is officially titled: “Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order -- March 2, 2021″View here: MCL 333.2253This order remains in effect through April 19, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., the state said.

DETROIT – A judge on Wednesday refused to block Michigan’s ban on indoor dining amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Maloney turned down a request for an injunction with a week left in the three-week indoor dining ban. Whitmer said about chance of Michigan’s stricter COVID-19 rules extending past 3 weeksThe Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association and some restaurants sued the state health director. They said they can safely provide indoor dining and were being treated unfairly when compared to other businesses. The judge said he might ask the Michigan Supreme Court for guidance on that point.

Wayne County health officials issued a new emergency order Friday that outlines updates to emergency public health orders issued last week amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wayne County Public Health Officer Carol Austerberry issued an emergency epidemic order Friday that mimics coronavirus restrictions established in a statewide emergency health order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Oct. 9. “These orders are science-based measures intended to keep Wayne County residents safe and healthy during the pandemic. Businesses under the jurisdiction of the county’s health department are also required to continue screening employees for COVID-19 symptoms. Orders issued by the Wayne County Health Department are not in effect in the city of Detroit, as the city is governed by its own health department.