LANSING, MI -- Attorney General Dana Nessel said Sunday it may prove difficult for some businesses to meet a midnight deadline for providing all employees with face coverings because of limited supplies.

Nessel is asking police across the state to be understanding of “good faith efforts” before pursuing criminal enforcement action against non-compliant businesses.

“Securing appropriate face coverings by the Monday deadline, though, appears to be a difficult task for some businesses given limited supplies,” she said in a statement.

“Therefore, I am asking our law enforcement partners around the state to consider the good faith efforts of businesses that have tried, but have been unsuccessful, in obtaining appropriate face coverings when deciding whether to take criminal enforcement action against a non-compliant business.”

Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension of the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15, businesses with workers performing in-person tasks must provide employees with non-medical grade masks by 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

The latest revision of the order also includes provisions requiring the use of masks that cover the mouth and nose by anyone who can medically tolerate it when frequenting any enclosed public space. Masks can be homemade, fashioned from scarves, bandanas, handkerchiefs or other appropriate materials, the order says.

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Workers are encouraged to use their personal masks until an employer can get them one.

“The Governor’s order requires that each of us – businesses and employees – work together to safely and successfully reopen our economy,” Nessel said. “We appreciate the cooperation of law enforcement, employers and employees as we strive to carefully and thoughtfully reopen our state, one step at a time.”

On Sunday, state health officials reported 41 new deaths and 575 new COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Michigan’s cumulative totals to 37,778 confirmed cases and 3,315 deaths.

Related: Read Michigan’s revised stay-at-home order allowing some businesses to reopen

PREVENTION TIPS

In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus.

Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible.

Carry hand sanitizer with you, and use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and when you go into places like stores.

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