AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Mahindra and Mahindra Limited’s plant in Auburn Hills never fully shut down. The switch to making PPE has helped the manufacturer get ready to resume normal operations Monday. “The crew was highly excited to start back up," Clarence Bringe said, "We want to start producing. 120 employees will undergo a temperature check Monday before heading into their own zone inside the building and stay there. The company said they have also factored in the ability to handle any stress for employees coming back.

Gretchen Whitmer announced last week that she has reopened manufacturing, including the Big Three automakers -- Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler -- starting Monday. Manufacturing workers can return to the job Monday (May 11), Whitmer said. Whitmer has brought together leaders in business and labor to ensure our workers can return to the job safely," said John Walsh, President and CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association. "The safety of our workers is our top priority and I am confident that Michigan manufacturers are prepared to deliver on the worker protections included in today’s order. We believe the manufacturing industry has a big role to play in Michigan’s economic recovery and we’re ready to lead the way.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she has reopened manufacturing, including the Big Three automakers -- Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler -- at the beginning of next week. Manufacturing workers can return to the job Monday (May 11), Whitmer said. Stay-at-home order extendedEven though manufacturing plants are set to reopen soon, Whitmer extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order an additional two weeks. READ: Here are the 6 stages in Michigan Gov.

With sports on hold, one local businessman decided to open his sport memorabilia shop Friday for curbside pickup. While sports memorabilia isn’t essential, John Yu said the feeling of going to work is essential to him. Yu owns Pro Sports Zone inside the Laurel Place Mall on Six Mile Road in Livonia. Yu said he built his business on personal relationships with his customers and while he could try to sell his memorabilia online, it is not the same. “I like to do that personal touch with my customers," Yu said.

LANSING, Mich. – Starting Monday, employers are required to supply employees with appropriate face coverings -- but masks still remain in short supply. “I know many business owners around the state are working hard to reopen and comply with the Governor’s Executive Order. Securing appropriate face coverings by the Monday deadline, though, appears to be a difficult task for some businesses given limited supplies," Nessel said. “While businesses work diligently to find appropriate face coverings to meet the requirements of the Executive Order, I urge employees that can safely do so to use their own face coverings as protection until businesses provide face coverings as required by the Governor’s order. The Governor’s order requires that each of us -- businesses and employees -- work together to safely and successfully reopen our economy.”

DETROIT – From hitting the green on the golf course, to riding the waves on the river. Saturday, people are doing it all since Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her stay at home ban last month. Updated April 25: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 37,203; Death toll now at 3,274Friday, Governor Whitmer extended the ban until May 15, but she’s now allowing golf course, marinas and landscaping businesses to open with strict social distancing. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is not allowing golf carts on the courses. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

Gretchen Whitmer’s extended stay-at-home order allowed landscapers to go back on the job. Update April 24 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 36,641; Death toll now at 3,085As businesses start to reopen, many have to adjust to meet a high demand. “We’re a month behind,” said Randy Matice, with Matice Landscaping in Franklin. “Where they are using shared tools, extra sanitation must be taken.”The response to the new stay-at-home order has been positive with many residents optimistic it’s a step toward Michigan returning to normal. “What we’re trying trying to do is make sure our customers feel safe and get their flowers the same way we have for 90 years,” said Kevin Robson.

Gretchen Whitmer issued a revised stay-at-home order Friday, reopening several businesses in the process. Revised order detailsThis new order is in effect immediately and lasts through May 15, according to state officials. Whitmer’s revisions signal a change of course after she stood by her strict order despite protests claiming government overreach. UPDATE -- April 23, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 35,291; Death toll now at 2,977The measure immediately replaces one that was scheduled to expire next week. Whitmer defended the previous order, which she issued April 9 and was stricter than one that took effect March 24.