MDHHS Extends Emergency Order

December 7, 2020

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the Gatherings and Face Mask Order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan.

CDC Issues New COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations, Travel Guidelines

December 3, 2020

On December 3, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines on staying safe, holiday travel and quarantine restrictions.

QUARANTINE

After reviewing and analyzing new research and modeling data, the CDC has identified two acceptable alternative quarantine periods. Under these options, quarantine can end after ten days without a covid-19 test if the person has reported no symptoms or after seven days with a negative test result if the person has reported no symptoms.

Letter from MLA Staff

November 19, 2020

Let our lives be full of both thanks and giving. As the holiday approaches, the MLA staff took a few minutes to reflect on our work and why we are thankful for MLA, libraries and library staff. Our days are filled with supporting you and making sure all needs are met to the best of our ability. Each of you brings your own unique talents and wisdom to this profession and it is our honor to work with you every day.

MLA Prepares to Testify on SB611

November 19, 2020

MLA continues to be hopeful that by December 31, 2020, SB611 – amendments to the Michigan Privacy Act – will be signed into law. The global pandemic has caused delays in the committee process, so we have a few more steps to go before that can happen. 

Coronavirus Orders and Workplace Protocols: What MLA is Monitoring as of Nov. 18

November 18, 2020

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order

On Sunday, November 15, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order that tightens restrictions on indoor social gatherings and group activities for three weeks in an effort to curb transmission of COVID-19.

Emergency Order Limits Libraries to 30% Capacity

November 15, 2020

Tonight, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order that tightens restrictions on indoor social gatherings and group activities for three weeks in an effort to curb transmission of COVID-19.

Of critical note to Libraries: Libraries and Museums will be able to remain open with 30% capacity. The epidemic order references the MiOSHA rules of October 14 which also restricts in-person work unless doing that work remotely is impossible. The epidemic order will go into affect on Wednesday, November 18 at 12:01am for three weeks until December 8.