UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update January 7, 2021

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 01/07/2021 06:30 AM EST

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  • Yesterday, Governor Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials announced the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination. 

 

“The more people we can get the safe and effective vaccine, the faster we can return to a sense of normalcy,” said Governor Whitmer. “I urge all seniors to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and that all Michiganders to make a plan to get vaccinated when it becomes available to you. And as always: mask up, practice safe social distancing, and avoid indoor gatherings where COVID-19 can easily spread from person to person. We will eliminate this virus together.” 

 

MDHHS also announced they are moving forward with vaccination of Michiganders age 65 and older; frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers and jail and prison staff; and preK-12 teachers and childcare providers. To date, 80% of deaths have occurred among those age 65 and older. In addition to vaccinating Michiganders who are 75+ in Phase 1B (Phase 1B, Group A), MDHHS is accelerating to vaccinate individuals 65-74 years old (Phase 1C Group A). MDHHS is accelerating implementation of vaccination of individuals 65-74 years due to concern around disparity in life expectancy by race/ethnicity for this group (Phase 1C, Group A).    

  

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  • Governor Whitmer and former Governor Rick Snyder joined one another yesterday in calling for national unity.   

 

“What is unfolding today in our nation’s capital is truly appalling. Violence, vandalism, and insurrection have no place in this great country of ours. We are a nation of laws, not mobs,” Whitmer said. 

 

“While we come from different backgrounds and political parties, Governor Whitmer and I share a deep love for our country,” Snyder said. “We must always remember that we are Americans first, and we are not one another’s enemy. That’s why I join with Governor Whitmer in calling on people of goodwill across America to pray for peace, calm, and healing.”   

 

“Now is the time to put this election behind us once and for all,” Whitmer added. “We must unify as one nation to defeat our real enemy, which is the pandemic that has taken far too many of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. As Americans, there is no problem we can’t solve, and no challenge we can’t meet. Let's all stay safe. Let’s take care of each other. And let’s move forward together, as one United States of America.” 

 

  • The governor also release the following video following the insurrection at the United States Capitol yesterday.  

 

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  • MDHHS announced 4,326 cases of COVID-19 from yesterday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 508,736. 

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is celebrating their 100th anniversary of serving Michigan and helping Michiganders enjoy our great outdoors.  

 

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  • The Michigan Department of Labor and Opportunity shared that Sean Egan, Michigan’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety Director, hosted a webinar to talk with businesses across the state about HVAC financing, rebates and energy reduction tactics.  

 

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