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Ex. MET-DET-036 Order Primary source read

News release: Wayne County Issues Emergency Health Order to Protect Residents, Slow COVID-19 Spread

Release describing the Oct. 8, 2020 order: masks in public; gatherings capped at 10 or 20 percent of fixed seating; employer health screenings; long-term care protections; Return to School plan

Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans (news release) · Wayne County, Michigan (County)

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Jurisdiction
Wayne County, Michigan · Detroit · Michigan
Level
County
Authority
Describes the Health Officer's order under MCL 333.2453
Issued
2020-10-08 Oct. 8, 2020
Effective
2020-10-08
End
n/a (release) (read as 2020-12-31)
In force
Oct. 8, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q4
Limitation types
Gathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • residents and businesses under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Public Health Department
Functions reached
  • CB
  • GATH/EVT
  • WF
Collection
Detroit MET-DET

Operative words

'We are keeping the COVID-19 rules and regulations in place from before the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on the governor's authority to issue them,' Executive Evans said. 'Wayne County's order is simple: keep wearing masks in public; no group events larger than 10 people or 20 percent attendance per 1,000 square-feet of space; and, employers must still provide health screenings for employees working in public areas or with the public.'... residents and businesses under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Public Health Department must: Continue wearing face masks while in public spaces; Limit group events to 10 people or less, or in the case of arena or entertainment event with fixed seating, limit attendance to 20 percent of the venue's seating capacity... Screen employees for COVID-19 symptoms.

Enforcement

'Such specific measures in this order will be enforced, and any violations are subject to citation and penalties as outlined in the Michigan Public Health Code'

Notes

Secondary support for Ex. MET-DET-014

Retrieval note

The county's own release; primary as to the county's statement of the order's terms.