New restrictions go into effect due to COVID-19

LANSING — As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in their states, the governors in Michigan and Wisconsin have brought back measures from earlier this year designed to halt the spread of the coronavirus.  In Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of executive orders Wednesday that again limits the size of gatherings to 10 people and closes bars to indoor service — including in the Upper Peninsula and other parts of the state’s Region 8. The order takes effect starting today.   In Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers yesterday issued a statewide mask mandate amid a spike in coronavirus cases.  The wearing of masks for anyone age 5 and up starting on Saturday for all enclosed spaces except a person’s home. The new order also applies to outdoor bars and restaurants, except when people are eating or drinking.  Anyone who violates the order would be subject to a $200 fine. It is slated to run until Sept. 28.