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Michigan movie theaters to reopen October 9th

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Michigan movie theaters and other indoor entertainment venues will soon be allowed to re-open. 

Doors closed at cinemas and similar businesses in March during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan.

But while other businesses have slowly reopened in recent months, indoor movie screens have remained dark.  

But in her latest order Governor Gretchen Whitmer says indoor entertainment businesses may reopen starting October 9th.

The order applies to indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and similar businesses.

The order stipulates strict limits on capacity and face coverings will be required.

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Public since 2005.