Gov. Whitmer hopes to allow small gatherings in Michigan after May 28   During a live discussion with MLive Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she hopes Michigan residents will be able to gather in small groups by the end of the month. What constitutes a small gathering? It would include 10 people or fewer, Whitmer explained. And while she said she hopes that can happen after May 28, the governor made no promises, saying she will be looking at the COVID-19 numbers for the next week before making a decision. MORE ►Retail 'probably' included in next wave of reopenings, Whitmer says

  

Mackinac Island lays out guidelines: 'Be prepared for a new normal'     According to Mackinac Island officials, the popular Michigan vacation destination is in for a tourism season unlike any they've seen before. It's unclear exactly what this summer will look like on the island, but those officials are already laying out some guidelines while the stay-at-home order is still in place. Once visitors can arrive, they will meet new sanitation standards and social distancing. That last part might be the most surreal on the oft-crowded island. MORE  ►See what Mackinac Island looked like a century ago

Fsta Michigan's weekend forecast has one super day and one soaker day hat  Looking forward to getting outside this weekend? Need to mow the lawn? Planning on gardening? Well, MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has some good news and some bad news. You will see one day with perfect weather for outdoor activity, but you're also in for a soaked spring day if you're in Michigan. So, you'll probably want to plan your weekend around this forecast. MORE ►Hard freeze may have spared some of Michigan's fruit crops

  

Tips on how to wear a cloth face mask     Currently, if you are going into public spaces in Michigan, you have to wear a mask. Before the coronavirus pandemic, many people didn't have any prior experience wearing a face covering. Are you curious about best practices for mask use, to make wearing one as effective as possible? We put together some tips for using a mask, starting before you leave the house and ending after you return. MORE ►8 pointers for Michiganders on when and how to wear a mask