UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update January 29, 2021

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 01/29/2021 06:30 AM EST

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • The state of Michigan has administered 854,084 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 35,516 being administered on January 27. Every COVID-19 vaccine allocated to Michigan has either been administered or is scheduled to be administered via appointment. 

 

 To view the total distribution of vaccines and more vaccine information, visit www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine to view the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.     

 

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  • Yesterday, MDHHS joined the Michigan Hospital Association in their #MHAHealthChat about the COVID-19 vaccine. From how many vaccines have been administered, to how the vaccine has impacted the spirits of frontline healthcare workers, MDHHS helped to answer questions. Check out more at twitter.com/MichiganHHS! 

 

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ICYMI 

 

  • Yesterday, Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) applaud President Joe Biden’s decision to open a Health Insurance Marketplace special enrollment period and relax Medicaid requirements, both of which will help more Michiganders obtain affordable health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

  

“No Michigander should have to worry about access to quality, affordable health care, especially during a pandemic,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan saw an estimated 46% increase in the number of uninsured adults, and there are still thousands of people who need coverage. President Joe Biden’s executive order to reopen the health insurance marketplace will go a long way in expanding health coverage to Michiganders and I couldn’t be more grateful for his leadership during this difficult time.”  

 

  • Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statement after Michael Thompson, Lawrence Cadroy, Lorenzo Garrett, and Larry McGhee were released from the Michigan Department of Corrections following commutations for their non-violent sentences.  

 

“For these four men, today has been a long time in the making. It represents the ending of their debt to society and the beginning of an opportunity for better days. It’s also a chance to reconnect with their families, neighborhoods, and communities in a way that proves our commitment to second chances and providing pathways to full participation in civic life. Governor Whitmer and I will continue to prioritize a more equitable and just criminal legal system, and every step forward is a step in the right direction."  

 

  • MDHHS announced 1,872 cases of COVID-19 from yesterday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 556,109. 

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • MDHHS will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout February. MDHHS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. 

 

  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that ongoing voter registration list maintenance and post-election audits continue to demonstrate the integrity, transparency and accuracy of Michigan elections. In support of those efforts, Benson made publicly available the list of approximately 177,000 voter registrations slated for cancellation because the state has reason to believe the voter has moved away from the registration address. 

 

“Michigan’s 2020 elections were the most secure, successful and accessible in state history. More than 5.5 million citizens voted and over 1,600 election clerks on both sides of the aisle worked tirelessly to ensure all valid ballots were counted efficiently and accurately,” said Benson. “Since November, my administration has continued to work with election officials across our state to review and strengthen all our election processes and protocols, in preparation for 2021’s local elections.” 

 

  • Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell unveiled the 2021 Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force report aimed at helping to alleviate the challenges and impediments to having ample housing for the state’s growing food and agriculture business sector. 

 

“COVID-19 has shone a bright light on the challenges for providing agriculture housing and the critical role our food and ag workers play in preserving our supply chain,” said McDowell. “The Task Force compiled public input, which will be used to help shape the group’s recommendations for food and agriculture housing while balancing the unique needs of each community.” 

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

 

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