Michigan Gov. rolls out 4-step plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions
At a press event on Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined a plan to roll back COVID-19 restrictions by having a specific vaccination level.
“On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps to gradually get back to normal while keeping people safe,” stated Whitmer in a statement. “If you haven’t already, I encourage you to rise to the challenge and be a part of the solution so we can continue our economic recovery and have the summer we all crave.”
Governor sketched four steps to curb restrictions
- Two weeks after 4.5 million (55% of eligible population) Michiganders have received their first vaccination dose, the state will lift the requirement that employers mandate employees to work remotely where feasible.
- Two weeks after 4.9 million (60% of eligible population) Michiganders have received their first vaccination dose, indoor capacity for sporting events, banquet halls, and other such events capacity will be increased to 25%. Curfews on restaurant and bars will be lifted as well as the gym’s capacity limit will increase to 50%.
- Two weeks after 5.3 million (65% of eligible population) Michiganders have received their first vaccination dose, all indoor capacity restriction will be lifted.
- Two weeks after 5.7 million (70% of eligible population) Michiganders have received their first vaccination dose, the state will withdraw health department’s facemask and gathering order and will stop issuing any similar rules, unless “unanticipated circumstances arises”.
“Today, I announced the #MIVaccToNormalChallenge, a pathway to gradually get back to normal as we hit our vaccination targets and push toward our goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older. Please, sign up for your vaccine appointment today. Let’s get it done.” pic.twitter.com/q7e4l2zdNR
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) April 29, 2021
The entire plan revolves around people getting at least their first of the doses of the vaccination.
As President Joe Biden wishes that the nation be back to normal by the July Fourth holiday, Whitmer stated that that’s a “very real possibility” in Michigan. She added that it is “dependent on us working together to get the majority of our population vaccinated – the vast majority.”
The state has set a goal of administering 100,000 doses a day on average would help them achieve their target of vaccinating 70% of Michigander by May.