LANSING, Mich. – Michigan liquor regulators on Thursday ordered an East Lansing bar to answer questions about a coronavirus outbreak that infected 186 people and was a factor in Gov. A hearing, scheduled for July 23, could result in a license suspension or revocation for Harper's Restaurant and Brewpub, which currently is closed. Of the 186 COVID-19 cases linked to the bar, 144 of the infected people visited the establishment and 42 others were likely infected by someone who went there, said Ingham County Health Department spokeswoman Amanda Darche. The state health department on Thursday reported 645 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths, including 13 deaths that occurred weeks or days earlier. Also Thursday, a judge rejected a movie theater's lawsuit challenging the Democratic governor's closure of movie theaters in lower Michigan to curb the virus.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Ingham County health officials say a total of 185 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are now tied to an outbreak at a bar in East Lansing as of Saturday evening. On June 23, officials said more than a dozen people who visited Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub between June 12-20 had tested positive for COVID-19. Of the 185 people who have tested positive, 143 of them visited Harper’s, officials said. Health officials have identified 42 secondary cases, or people who got infected by someone who visited Harper’s and contracted the virus. On July 1 Whitmer closed a number of indoor bars as COVID-19 cases began to increase at a more rapid pace around the state.

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.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Health officials are now reporting 85 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases linked to an outbreak at an East Lansing bar as of Saturday. The confirmed cases related to the outbreak site grew to 51 on Thursday and then 65 on Friday. Ingham County Health officials say they expect the COVID-19 case numbers tied to this outbreak to continue to increase. Health officials respond“Anyone could have COVID-19,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail said. I strongly urge everyone to take precautions so that we can keep infections down and keep businesses open.”Inspectors from the health department said Harper’s followed appropriate safety protocols.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Bars and restaurants in Michigan were allowed to reopen June 8 with regulations designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Two weeks later, the Ingham County Health Department has issued a notice about an outbreak linked to Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub in East Lansing. The patients who tested positive were at the bar between June 12 and June 20. Health officials respond“Anyone could have COVID-19,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail said. The increase in Ingham County COVID-19 cases reported for June 22 was the largest the county has seen since May 27.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – At least 18 people who visited an East Lansing bar have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), officials said. The patients who tested positive visited Harper’s Restaurant and Brew Pub between June 12 and June 20. That’s why we have taken every measure to not only meet, but exceed, local, state and federal guidance for reopening during this COVID-19 health pandemic, which has been confirmed by the Ingham County Health Department. We understand that people who tested positive for COVID-19 visited our establishment as well as several others in East Lansing. COVID-19 standards in place, other implemented mitigation strategies:All employees and suppliers must undergo a health screening process upon entering the building.

What you need to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak linked to East Lansing barPublished: June 23, 2020, 6:16 pmBars and restaurants in Michigan were allowed to reopen June 8 with regulations designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

EAST LANSING, Mich. At least 14 people who visited an East Lansing bar have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), officials said. The patients who tested positive visited Harpers Restaurant and Brew Pub between June 12 and June 12. Health officials said anyone who visited the bar during that time period should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone could have COVID-19, Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail said. The increase in Ingham County COVID-19 cases reported for June 22 was the largest the county has seen since May 27.