Michigan Governor Orders Bars, Restaurants to Close Over Virus

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer listens to Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-N.Y.), in Clawson, Mich., on March 18, 2019. Paul Sancya/File Photo via AP

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state will close down all bars and restaurants to curb the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, taking effect at 3 p.m. on Monday.

“It will be shorter if everyone does their part,” she said of how long they will be shut down, according to local reports. “And that means the curtailing of community spread through best hygenic practices and social distancing and washing your hands.”