Michigan governor largely rescinds lockdown, retailers to reopen

By Ben Klayman

DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday moved to further reopen the Midwest state's economy, largely rescinding a stay-at-home order in place since March and allowing retailers and restaurants to open back up over the next week.

Whitmer's new executive order will allow retailers to reopen on Thursday and restaurants and bars on June 8, both subject to capacity limits. Until now, only essential retailers like groceries had remained open, while restaurants had closed dining areas while offering pickup and delivery services.

“The data has shown that we're ready to carefully move our state into this next phase,” Whitmer told a press conference. “While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to practice social distancing."

Michigan, one of the states hit hardest by the outbreak, has had one of the stricter stay-at-home orders.

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They look to have the eighth highest case load. What could go wrong?