If large public gatherings are banned for a long time under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, the sports industry in Michigan stands to lose millions. But if venues are allowed to open back up and games are played, many Michigan residents would be uneasy about going back to the ballgame before a coronavirus vaccine.
“I’ll just stay away because of the unknown and how scary it is,” Grand Rapids native John Pusta said. “Both my parents and my brother have tested positive (for coronavirus) and were in the hospital. They’re out now, but not being able to go see them and not being able to communicate with the doctors in-person was really hard.