Masks no longer required to watch Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, beginning May 15
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The Detroit Tigers announced Friday that wearing face masks inside Comerica Park is no longer required, beginning with Saturday's 4:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs. Previously, fans had to wear masks in accordance to state-mandated COVID-19 protocols.
It's unclear if the capacity limits will change. A Michigan health department order from March currently allows 20% capacity at Comerica Park, which is roughly 8,200 spectators.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear face masks or socially distance outdoors and in most indoor situations. On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer followed CDC guidance by lifting the mask requirement.
People who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors.
In light of the new guidance issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in accordance with state and local health officials, effective May 15, guests will not be required to wear masks at outdoor locations/seating areas within Comerica Park.
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) May 14, 2021
At 9 a.m. Saturday, Michigan residents will officially not have to wear a mask indoors. The exceptions: Planes, buses, trains and public transportation.
For those not fully vaccinated, the mask mandate in Michigan is scheduled to expire after July 1.
We’ve trusted scientists and experts to keep us safe during the pandemic, and it’s worked. With millions of Michiganders fully vaccinated, we can now safely take the next step to get back to normal. Vaccines protect you and your loved ones, if you haven’t already, sign up today. pic.twitter.com/zjXoKeSQDW
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) May 14, 2021
Evan Petzold is a sports reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter @EvanPetzold. Read more on the Detroit Tigers and sign up for our Tigers newsletter.
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