UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update March 18

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 03/18/2021 06:30 AM EDT

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • The state of Michigan has administered 3,225,485 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 59,570 being administered on March 16th. 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  

  • In the first of several planned COVID-19 veteran vaccination clinics around Michigan, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will vaccinate veterans and their spouses and caregivers on March 22 in Marquette. All vaccine recipients must be 50 or older.  

The vaccination clinics are a partnership between the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Michigan National Guard, which both fall under the state DMVA.   

 

“Providing our veterans the high-quality care and benefits they’ve earned is essential,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “I am grateful for the DMVA, MVAA and Michigan National Guard’s tireless efforts to open vaccination clinics statewide so we can ensure that Michigan’s veterans and their spouses and caregivers can get vaccinated as soon as possible. The safe, effective vaccines have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19, and they will help the country get back to normal and allow us to continue growing our economy.”  
  • Lt. Governor Gilchrist shared a COVID vaccine update Wednesday morning, noting the over 3 million doses administered in Michigan. He encourages everyone to register for an appointment when they are eligible and do their part to bring Michigan one step closer to overcoming the pandemic.  

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  • MDHHS announced 3,164 cases of COVID-19 from yesterday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 615,792.         

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • Marathon Petroleum, Michigan Refining Division in Detroit received the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) Star award from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) for workplace safety and health excellence. 

"I commend Marathon Petroleum for demonstrating that a company culture that promotes management commitment, employee involvement, and a desire to excel in safety and health not only reduces injuries and illnesses in the workplace but can also be a positive experience in promoting safety and health for all," MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman said. 

 

  • The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their community's health for its annual Hometown Health Hero awards.

Hometown Health Hero awards are presented every spring as part of Michigan Public Health Week. By building connections, our communities become healthier, safer, and better for all. 

 

"Everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. "Hometown Health Hero awards are an opportunity to honor those tackling important public health threats and promoting the health of their communities." 

 

  • The COVID-19 stimulus bill signed into law by President Biden continues federal unemployment insurance programs which were set to expire on March 13, 2021. 

Individuals with claims of any type should continue to certify as usual. Most claimants will not experience a gap in benefits as long as they remain eligible and continue to certify. 

"Continuation of these federal benefit programs will provide some financial breathing room to Michigan workers as we continue to fight the effects of COVID-19," said Liza Estlund Olson, acting director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. "Because this legislation extends the current federal programs, we expect to be able to implement the changes without a delay in payments." 

 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

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