MDHHS Issues New Epidemic Orders
To reduce confusion following last Friday’s Supreme Court decision, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has issued orders that mirror executive orders that prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
Here at SBAM we understand that people may challenge these rules. However, we recommend small businesses understand what is expected of them, and to comply with these orders to limit the potential for an outbreak at your place of business.
The following documents help break down the orders:
Under this order:
- Masks must be worn over nose and mouth in gatherings of two or more people, including stores, offices, schools and events. Businesses cannot admit people without masks, with few exceptions.
- Capacity limits apply to indoor and outdoor gatherings, including business, social and recreational settings. They’re stricter inside.
- Restaurants and bars must limit capacity for gatherings, and may only serve alcohol to parties who are seated, 6 feet apart, and stay separate.
- Employees who are in isolation or quarantine because of COVID-19 exposure, symptoms or test results cannot go to work with others, or be required to go to work with others.
Brian Calley and Rob Fowler spoke about these new requirements during the October 9th Small Business Briefing. Watch that here. You should also tune in to The Small Business Briefing on Monday, October 12th.
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