Greetings! Last night, MDHHS released a revised order that changed certain restrictions. Most of the changes apply to outdoor events and festivals. However, there is one change that could affect libraries: Section 8: Exceptions to face mask requirements. Although a face mask is strongly encouraged even for individuals not required to wear one (except for children under the age of 2), the requirement to wear a face mask in gatherings as required by this order does not apply to individuals who: o) Are at an outdoor gathering with fewer than 100 persons, unless otherwise required to mask as an organized sport participant under Section 6(a). This language means that patrons attending outdoor programs of less than 100 people can be maskless. HOWEVER, this does not necessarily mean that library staff may go unmasked while working or managing outdoor programs. MiOSHA Rules are unchanged. Employers may be required to update their pandemic plan or re-assess employee risk with regards to employees managing outdoor programing. Outdoor gatherings must still adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6 feet of distance between participants not in the same household. It is encouraged that libraries contact their library attorney with regard to requirements of MiOSHA vs MDHHS. The MDHHS order can be found HERE<https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455_98456_103043-558489--,00.html> Additional information and guidance on this order can be found HERE<https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-533660--,00.html> MiOSHA Rules can be found HERE<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/leo/Final_MIOSHA_Rules_705164_7.pdf> Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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. Are you, or do you know, a certified teacher wanting to get back to the classroom? We can help streamline the path back. Please click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-5683_14795_83462-556448--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Cc7328dd10c5a424f0f5708d90f181de0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637557418559429105%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9cmKOe%2BLb5fObgPjhF2D8gJyTdUIcZTns%2BevuUJSU%2Bc%3D&reserved=0>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D741BF.A864DB60]
