“I remember when we opened up in ’99 at MGM, the line literally was around the corner, people were excited and waiting to get into doors,” says Weaver.

She had previously been training to work as a dental surgical assistant, but the allure of getting in on the action in a brand new Detroit industry that would allow her to work with the public made applying for a casino job appealing. More: Here’s everything that’s reopening under Michigan’s revised COVID-19 orderĬopyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.Alicia Weaver still remembers the excitement of her first day on the job as a guest room attendant at the MGM Grand Casino. The revised restrictions are currently in effect until Jan. Under the new rules, indoor dining services are still banned throughout Michigan, but high schools are allowed to resume in-person learning and some entertainment venues are allowed to reopen with restrictions. 18, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) revised statewide coronavirus restrictions initially established in November as a “three-week pause.” The restrictions have since been extended, but were somewhat loosened this week following promising trends in coronavirus spread in the state.

“MotorCity Casino most importantly appreciates that the new order permitting its reopening allows it to initially recall and provide critical employment and healthcare benefits to much of its workforce,” reads a press release issued Sunday. MotorCity officials said Sunday that the new capacity requirements are “not expected to result in wait times to access the casino.” Read: Michigan revises COVID-19 order to reopen high schools, some entertainment venues “Our occupancy is 20 people per 1,000 square feet but not more than 100 in a distinct space, and we have a large casino with numerous distinct spaces,” reads a statement from a MotorCity Casino spokeswoman.Įstablishments inside the casino and hotel are permitted to provide carry out services, but food and drink are not allowed to be consumed inside the building, according to the restrictions. 18, casinos are required to observe a capacity limit of 100 visitors and close indoor bar and dining services. Under revised restrictions announced by Michigan officials on Dec. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures

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