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Media Statement


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 2, 2020 

CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112, wheatonb@michigan.gov   

Statement from MDHHS Director Robert Gordon on latest favorable
court ruling in Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association lawsuit
 

“We are happy that today’s ruling keeps in place measures that will save lives by limiting specific indoor gatherings that greatly increase the risk of COVID-19 spread. The science is settled: public health experts from around the nation and world say these types of actions must be taken to prevent the health care system from being overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases. These protocols on specific indoor gatherings, along with wearing face masks, social distancing and frequent handwashing, give Michigan a fact-based approach to slow the spread of COVID-19 so we can return to a strong economy and get back to normal safely as soon as we can.”