MICHIGAN, USA — The taprooms for Founders Brewing will be closed starting Friday, March 13 until April 5.
Founders posted on Facebook saying it is making the temporarily closing to protect employees and the community.
There are at least 12 presumptive confirmed cases of coronavirus in Michigan and at least 3 in Kent County, according to state health officials.
Earlier on Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put in place a ban on gatherings of more than 250 people.
Founders said in the post that because they are a "large gathering place" and with the 250 people restrictions, they are keeping the community's health in mind.
The brewery will still pay employees during the closure and brewing operations will continue.
Here's a list of the businesses and community establishments closed to the public:
Kent County
RELATED STORIES:
- Frederik Meijer Gardens closes to the public amid COVID-19 outbreak
- Whitmer orders temporary ban on gatherings and events of more than 250 people
- Kids' Food Basket will continue to provide meals while schools are closed
- Local pizza shop handing out free slices to students and teachers during school closure
- Whitmer orders all Michigan K-12 schools to close for 3 weeks
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
