GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Restaurant and bar owners are expressing concerns about the possibility of a second shutdown, even though state officials haven’t come out with any new restrictions or guidelines.
“It’s probably the biggest thing on our minds right now,” said Justin Buiter, the co-founder of Railtown Brewing Company. “For us, it’s not really a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.”
The fears come as the state continues to experience a surge in coronavirus cases, with local hospitals overwhelmed with trying to meet the needs of the growing number of patients.
During a press conference on Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that if the numbers continue on the same trajectory, her administration may have to take further action, though she was not specific about what that could be.
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