Politics & Government
Whitmer To Open Gyms, Theaters Soon: Report
Reports indicate that a formal announcement from the governor's office could come as soon as Wednesday.
MICHIGAN — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to approve a plan that would lead to the opening of several business types that have been shuttered since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, including gyms, bowling alleys and movie theaters, according to reports.
The Detroit Free Press reported Monday that a formal announcement from the governor's office could come as soon as Wednesday.
Whitmer is expected to allow the businesses and facilities to reopen, subject to social distancing and sanitation safety protocols and new requirements to guide contact tracing in the event of an infection, the Free Press reported, citing a source.
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Most of the affected facilities have been ordered closed since March 21.
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