UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update January 13, 2021

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 01/13/2021 06:30 AM EST

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  • After Governor Whitmer led a multistate effort last week asking the Trump Administration to release millions of doses of the covid-19 vaccine they are currently holding back, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that they will grant their request. HHS also announced that they will follow Michigan’s lead, recommending that states open up vaccinations to Americans age 65 and up, a move that Governor Whitmer announced last week.  

 

“Michigan and states across the country remain ready to get more shots in arms, which is why the Trump Administration’s decision to grant our request and release millions of doses of the vaccine is so crucial,” said Governor Whitmer. “It will take all of us – the federal government, state and local leaders, health departments, and everyday Americans - to ensure everyone can get the safe and effective vaccine. There is still more work to do, which is why yesterday, I sent a letter to the Trump Administration requesting permission to directly purchase up to 100,000 doses of the vaccine for the state of Michigan. I am eager to hear back from the federal government regarding my request, and will continue to work with them and leaders everywhere to end this pandemic and save lives.”  

 

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  • Yesterday, Lt. Governor Gilchrist joined fellow chair of the Protect Michigan Commission Blake Griffin to talk about vaccinations in Michigan. This week, the state moved into a new phase of vaccinations by making more people eligible to get a vaccine.  

 

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  • The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced 1,994 cases of COVID-19 from yesterday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 525,612. 

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is reminding businesses that they can use the free MI Symptoms app to help screen for COVID-19 symptoms and help stop the spread of the virus.  

 

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  • The Department of Insurance and Financial Services is doing their part to remind Michiganders to choose the right face mask to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

 

 

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