Governor Whitmer announces gyms in MI can reopen Sept. 9 with restrictions

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (VIA FOX 2 DETROIT)- Fox two Detroit confirms that Michigan GovernorGretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that gyms across Michigan will all be allowed to reopen effective Wednesday, Sept. 9 with limitations including wearing a mask at all times, 25% capacity restrictions, and more.

Sources say that Gov. Whitmer made the announcement to allow gyms and fitness centers, which have been closed since March, to reopen with the limitations starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. 

A spokesperson with the governor's office said that movie theaters are not part of Thursday's announcement. 

Whitmer's new executive order stipulates that gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, exercise facilities, exercise studios, bowling alleys, roller rinks, ice rinks, and similar facilities will be allowed to reopen but only for the sole purpose of serving as a venue for organized sports, provided they follow multiple restrictions.

Another major announcement made Thursday by Gov. Whitmer was that organized sports would be allowed to resume with strict safety measures.

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