UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update March 22

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 03/22/2021 06:30 AM EDT

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • As of March 18, the state of Michigan has administered 3,412,372 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. 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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·       Weekly snapshot of the progress Michigan is making to vaccinate 70% of eligible Michiganders from Michigan’s COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard and the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker:   

 

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  • On Friday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order, allowing up to 20% capacity in outdoor stadiums and arenas that establish infection control plans. The update also increases testing for youth ages 13-19 to ensure athletes can safely participate in sports. The changes are designed to balance day-to-day activities while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and saving Michiganders' lives. Although progress has been made, it is crucial that Michiganders continue to mask up and socially distance as we take steps to get back to normal. The changes to the Order go into effect Monday, March 22, and remain in effect through Monday, April 19.   

 

"The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but by staying focused on acting quickly, following the science, and listening to experts, we can save lives and help our economy recover faster," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Today's action is an important step towards normalcy, but there's still more work to do. As always, mask up, maintain social distancing and wash your hands. We all have a personal responsibility to slow the spread of the virus so we can end this pandemic together. By April 5, all Michiganders will be eligible for the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is the most effective way to protect you and your family from the virus, and I urge all Michiganders to get vaccinated as soon as it's available to you."

 

“More than 3.2 million doses of the safe and effective COVID vaccines have been administered in Michigan, and we are well on our way to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and up," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. "While we are still very much fighting this pandemic and seeing concerning trends in new cases and hospitalizations, we are making these incremental steps that align with CDC guidance. We are again at a pivotal moment in our fight against COVID-19.  Michiganders must continue doing what works to slow the spread of the disease by wearing a mask, washing their hands, avoiding crowds and making a plan to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they can."  

 

ICYMI 

 

  • Governor Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, March 18 through Monday, March 22 to honor and remember the eight victims of the shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.    

“The senseless murders of eight people in Atlanta, including six Asian-American women, is a national tragedy,” Governor Whitmer said. “By lowering the flags, we honor the legacies of the eight lives that were taken from us too soon and declare that hate has no home in Michigan or anywhere in the United States. My thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones and the entire Atlanta community as they mourn this loss.” 

 

  • MDHHS announced 2,660 cases of COVID-19 from March 20. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 624,811.      

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • The Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold their regular bi-monthly meeting in a virtual session on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5 pm.  

 

Find the agenda for the Commission meeting here: 3.22.21_AGENDA_MICHIGAN_CIVIL_RIGHTS_COMMISSION_MEETING_719439_7.pdf  

 

The meeting will be conducted via Zoom (Passcode: 165418) and will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Individuals who wish to address the Commission during the public comment period must join the meeting via Zoom or by phone. 

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

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  • COVID-19 Hotline 1-888-535-6136