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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">MDHHS released April 19, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order this afternoon.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-533660--,00.html">https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-533660--,00.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The only change for public libraries is the <b>extension of mask wearing to children aged
</b>2 <b>and up</b> from the previous requirement of children aged 5 and up. This mask change
<b>goes into effect on Monday, April 26, 2021.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The rest of the order goes into effect this<b> Monday April 19, 2021.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This order is in effect <b>until May 24, 2021</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The rest of the order maintains restrictions already in effect for public libraries.
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<p class="MsoNormal">More information will be posted Monday 4/19/2021 on the Library of Michigan’s Coronavirus page<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_98256---,00.html">https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_98256---,00.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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