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Michigan only state requiring masks for HS/college football by G.K.Chesterton

on the field of play (yes it applies to soccer and volleyball as well). However, it is not being required of the Detroit Lions - perhaps because of testing protocols...?


Despite recommendations from the World Health Organization that people should not wear a mask when exercising, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer decided that in order for football (which had been previously pushed for the spring) and other sports to be played in the Mitten State this fall, masks would have to be worn at all times.

The latest executive order from Governor Whitmer reads in part:

“…athletes training for, practicing for, or competing in an organized sport must wear a facial covering (except when swimming) or consistently maintain 6 feet of social distance (except for occasional and fleeting moments). For example, an athlete participating in a football, soccer, or volleyball game would not be able to consistently maintain 6 feet of distance, and therefore would need to wear a facial covering. Sports organizers must ensure that athletes comply with this section for each organized sporting event.”