LANSING, Mich. Michiganders should wear masks and avoid collecting most of May.
The department announced on Friday that the collection and mask order introduced last year will now run until at least May 24.
READ: MDHHS Extensive Epidemic Order
MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel cites the state’s high positivity rate and a large number of COVID cases in the hospital.
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The extension does have one new requirement: children from 2 to 4 years of age must use good faith to wear a mask when they are at a childcare facility or camp. This mandate will take effect on 26 April.
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