Here's how Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the state health department have handled restaurants throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with two shutdowns and partial reopenings.

DETROIT – Restaurants have been incredibly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many struggling to survive with limited capacities and outdoor seating. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising concerns about the safety of dining out -- especially for those eating indoors. The study did not differentiate between indoor and outdoor seating, but experts claim eating indoors is inherently more risky. When it comes to eating indoors, air flow is critical since customers cannot wear masks while eating and drinking. With cold weather soon to limit outdoor options, it’s another challenge for restaurants struggling to survive.

Gretchen Whitmer first issued the stay-at-home order, much of the state has reopened as the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) slows. Useful tools :Heres a look at everything thats reopened across the entire state so far. Thats still the rule for indoor gatherings, but when she lifted the stay-at-home order, Whitmer expanded the size of groups that can gather outside to 100. Coming soonHair, nail and massage businesses across the state of Michigan will be allowed to reopen on June 15. For weeks, Northern Michigan was in phase four of the plan while the rest of the state was in phase three.

DETROIT Restaurants in Metro Detroit and around the state of Michigan were allowed to reopen Monday for the first time in months, but they did so with new coronavirus (COVID-19) safety guidelines and restrictions. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayAfter months of waiting, The Hudson Cafe on Woodward Avenue opened to dine-in guests Monday morning. For us to be closed two and a half months -- sure, Ive been getting on my wifes nerves. UPDATE -- June 8, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 58,999; Death toll now at 5,673We had extensive training, Teknos said. I think today, the first day back, everyone is smiling, Anchor Bar general manager Stephanie Prechel said.

DETROIT Restaurants reopened across the state of Michigan on Monday with coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions designed to keep customers and workers safe. How are customers dealing with the reopening and those changes? RELATED: How first day of restaurants reopening went in Metro DetroitIts the little things like celebrating with friends at their favorite restaurant that people are enjoying most about dine-in options returning in Michigan. We had to wait outside, then -- calling ahead, she had to email, wearing masks -- you can tell the way tables are apart.Restaurants and bars across Michigan reopened Monday. MORE: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of today