What it’s like in Ohio as businesses reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic

SYLVANIA, Ohio – Michigan is still under a stay-at-home order, but across the border in Ohio a similar order is starting to loosen restrictions.

READ: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gatherings of 10 people could be allowed on May 28

After weeks of being shut down to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Ohio is slowly reopening the state’s economy. As of Friday, hair and nail salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, spas can reopen -- and restaurants can serve people outside.

Local 4′s Kim DeGiulio is across the border in Sylvania, Ohio.

Watch the video above for the full report

READ: Governor: Ohio child care, camps, pools to reopen this month

In Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s stay-home order through May 28. She also announced a 6 phase plan to reopen the state. Manufacturers were able to reopen on Monday.

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