Gyms and pools in Michigan can re-open soon, but with new rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. That’s under executive orders signed today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is also allowing organized sports practices and competitions to resume in regions where they’ve been banned.
Gyms and pools will have to operate at reduced capacity. Gym customers will have to mask up while exercising.
The new orders will permit contact sports such as football – even though the state Department of Health and Human Services recommends against it. Bowling alleys and ice rinks can be re-opened, but only for organized playing and practices.
The orders also include a very detailed list of requirements and suggestions for businesses to safely re-open. That includes limits on the number of guests allowed to be on hand to watch competitions.
For the moment, though, there are still no trips allowed to movie theaters.
