Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduces Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden delivers remarks about health care at Beech Woods Recreation Center October 16, 2020 in Southfield, Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pictured on October 16, 2020, in Southfield, Michigan.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has apologized after she was photographed inside a restaurant with 12 other people over the weekend in violation of the state's current COVID-19 social distancing order.

Whitmer issued an apology after a photo from the meal was published by Breitbart on Sunday.

"Throughout the pandemic, I've been committed to following public health protocols," Whitmer told The Detroit News. "Yesterday, I went with friends to a local restaurant. As more people arrived, the tables were pushed together. Because we were all vaccinated, we didn't stop to think about it. In retrospect, I should have thought about it. I am human. I made a mistake, and I apologize."

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services currently says groups no larger than six people can be seated together at restaurants to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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