On the heals of updated CDC guidance, “Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s administration announced Friday it will lift mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals through a new epidemic order that represents a milestone in the state’s fight against COVID-19.

The text of the new policy was released at about 8:30 p.m. Friday night, less than 13 hours before it was set to take effect at 9 a.m. Saturday. The order expires at the end of May 31.

Some business owners indicated earlier Friday they weren’t clear about what they could do ….

The state court system decided to maintain its mask mandate ….

Whitmer’s administration also revealed that the broad indoor mask mandate will expire July 1 ….

The new order exempts the fully vaccinated from the state’s mask requirements. It also says businesses responsible for locations where indoor gatherings occur must make a ‘good faith effort’ to comply with the ongoing mask mandate for those who haven’t been vaccinated ….

Read complete story on The Detroit News by Craig Mauger and Breana Noble, “Michigan rolls back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people in ‘huge step,’” last updated May 15, 2021 at 8:29am.