June 1, 2021 - New COVID Rules
To: Post Commanders & Adjutants,
Today, new State of Michigan Health Department rules take effect. For Posts with buildings, club licenses, and those who serve food the following rules go into effect.
Q: Beginning on June 1, 2021, what rules will apply to indoor non-residential gatherings?
A: Beginning on June 1, 2021, the overall capacity limit of an indoor establishment - including staff, patrons, and all other persons - will be limited to 25 people or 50% of the limits established by the fire marshal, whichever is greater. If the establishment does not have such a capacity limit, then the total occupancy is limited to 30 people per 1,000 square feet.
Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a face mask at all times when indoors except when eating or drinking. Although fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face mask, an establishment may adopt and enforce its own policy requiring all patrons and employees to wear a face mask. For more information, please see MDHHS's Face Mask Recommendations (May 20, 2021).
Q: Beginning on June 1, 2021, what rules will apply to dining at establishments?
A: Beginning on June 1, 2021, there will no longer be a statewide limit on the number of patrons who dine together as a group. Similarly, there will no longer be a statewide prohibition on the intermingling of groups of patrons; as of June 1, 2021, MDHHS will strongly recommend (but not require) that tables/groups be spaced 6 feet apart. However, local health departments, municipalities, and establishments may adopt and enforce their own rules to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Outdoor Dining - Beginning on June 1, 2021, outdoor dining areas will no longer be subject to the statewide distancing rules between tables/groups of patrons. This Order will no longer require face masks and distancing when outdoors, but MDHHS and CDC recommend that individuals who are not fully vaccinated continue to wear a face mask in crowded outdoor settings.
Indoor dining - Beginning on June 1, 2021, indoor dining establishments must continue to maintain accurate contact-tracing records for patrons who consume food or beverages inside the premises. The overall capacity limit of an establishment - including staff, patrons, and all other persons - will be limited to 25 people or 50% of the limits established by the fire marshal, whichever is greater. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a face mask at all times when indoors except when eating or drinking.
To read the orders and more FAQ's click the link below.
