Oakland County, Michigan officials discuss order on bars, restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak

Oakland County issued an order to limit occupancy at county establishments and reduce public exposure risk. (WDIV)

Oakland County and state of Michigan officials held news conference Monday on the Oakland County Health Division social distancing order that limits businesses such as health clubs and entertainment facilities to operate at 50 percent of normal capacity and the governor’s order that closes bars and restaurants at 3 p.m. Monday amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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They also spoke about federal, state, and county efforts including calling on state and federal support of businesses and employees.

We will have the full news conference posted above shortly.

Who:

  • David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
  • Andy Levin, U.S. Representative
  • Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General
  • David Woodward, Oakland County Board of Commisioners Chairman
  • Dean Bach, Ferndale restauranteur and M-Brew

As of Monday, March 16, Oakland County had 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the most of any county in Michigan.

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