Masks Are No Longer Optional in Michigan

I think we all knew this day was coming at some point.

Starting this Monday, July 13, wearing a mask will no longer be an option in the state of Michigan.

According to WLNS, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order today mandating everyone to wear a face-covering when they are inside a public space.

She's not messing around anymore when it comes to this. Everyone in Michigan must wear a mask outdoors as well but only if they cannot keep 6 feet from non-household members.

Of course, there are exceptions and that includes people under the age of five, those who cannot medically tolerate a face covering, and those who are eating or drinking while seated at a restaurant.

The order also requires any business that is open to the public to refuse entry or service to people who refuse to wear a face covering. Those who are in violation are subject to a misdemeanor fine of $500.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer:

The heroes on the front lines of this crisis have gone hours without taking their masks off every day – doctors, nurses, child care workers, grocery store workers. We owe it to them to wear our masks when we’re on a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy. Masks can reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19 by about 70 percent. By wearing masks, we can save lives and protect our family, friends, and neighbors from the spread of COVID-19. And by wearing masks now, we can put our state in a stronger position so our kids can return to school safely in the fall. For the sake of your loved ones, let’s all mask up, Michigan.