Michigan officials issue new shutdown order, restaurant groups warn of fallout

Published November 16, 2020 1:00pm ET



Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Sunday night the state is responding to a surge in COVID-19 cases by imposing a shutdown of indoor gatherings in both public and business settings.

The emergency order is issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and was outlined by MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. The order begins Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. and will last three weeks.

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