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On November 15th, MDHHS issued a new epidemic order that establishes a targeted three-week pause on indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates starting later this week. The order is intended to save lives and protect our frontline heroes.
It is absolutely critical that every resident do their part by following these orders and taking precautions such as wearing a mask, physically distancing, and washing hands frequently. That is why we need your help.
Here is a link to the press release with the language you can use to talk about the epidemic order as well as a link to MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's slide from last night's press conference (i.e., other places where targeted mitigation has worked). Below you will find three graphics-a quick guide to the order, ideas to reduce the risk associated with two-household gatherings, and tips to stay protected in your social "pod"-that you can share on social media, on your website, in newsletters, and more.