UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update March 2

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 03/03/2021 06:30 AM EST

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • The state of Michigan has administered 2,303,548 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 30,971 being administered on February 28th and March 1st. 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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ICYMI 

 

  • On March 2nd at 2pm, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel provided an update regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus.    

 

Governor Whitmer discussed increasing Michigan’s restaurant capacity to 50%, as well as allowing for nursing home visits following proper safety protocols.  

Watch the full livestream on YouTube here.  

 

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Photo courtesy of WWJ News Radio 950 

 

  • MDHHS announced 1,067 cases of COVID-19 from Sunday and Monday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 590,217.     

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, larger residential and nonresidential gatherings and expanded visitation opportunities at residential care facilities. Changes are designed to balance reopening while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and save Michiganders’ lives. Although progress has been made in reduction of hospitalizations, it is crucial that Michiganders continue to mask up and socially distance as we reopen. 

 

  • Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that all of the state’s more than 250 election audits are complete, and every one of them confirmed the integrity and accuracy of the 2020 general election. The audit process drew tremendous support and complete transparency from county, city and township clerks. In all, more than 1,300 Republican, Democrat and nonpartisan clerks, as well as the state Bureau of Elections, participated in at least one audit. 

 

“Over the last several months, the state Bureau of Elections has worked with local clerks to conduct more audits than ever before in our state’s history, and each has reaffirmed the accuracy, security and integrity of the November 2020 election,” said Benson. “We’ve responded to every question and claim and the evidence is clear. It is time for leaders across the political spectrum to tell their constituents the truth, that our election was the most secure in history, and the results accurately reflect the will of Michigan’s voters.” 

 

  • Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell issued Pandemic Public Health Measures in Migrant Agricultural Worker Housing Emergency Rules, which require licensed housing providers to create and implement plans to prevent exposure to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, care for individuals with COVID-19, and take measures to help prevent the spread of the virus among workers. 

 

The emergency rules are similar to guidance issued by Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in 2020, including provisions requiring licensed housing providers to have a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan. 

“Under Governor Whitmer’s leadership, Michigan’s farmers, farm workers, and the public health community came together last year to protect migrant and seasonal agricultural workers from COVID-19,” said McDowell. “With growing season on the horizon, we need to implement a framework that ensures those protection remain in place this year.” 

 

  • With warmer temperatures on the way, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) encourages Michiganders to take steps to be prepared for spring storms, flooding, and potential water damage before disaster strikes. 

 

“As we’ve seen in recent years, severe weather and flooding can cause extensive damage, even in areas that do not traditionally flood,” said DIFS Director Anita Fox. “Taking action now, before the spring thaw, can help consumers get their lives back to normal as soon as possible after a severe weather event or flood.” 

See their full list of suggestions here.  

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

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