UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update March 29

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 03/29/2021 06:30 AM EDT

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • As of March 18, the state of Michigan has administered 3,919,796 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 73,370 administered on March 25. 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, Governor Whitmer toured vaccine facilities in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor to observe ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts and ensure that vaccines are being distributed efficiently and equitably.  

 

"Just one year ago, we were all grappling with a novel virus, but now we have three safe, effective vaccines that can protect us and our families, and help us get back to normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Sites like the YMCA in Battle Creek and the health department in Benton Harbor will help us reach our goal of equitably vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders who are 16 years or older more quickly. I encourage all Michiganders to get the vaccine once it becomes available to you. Let’s beat COVID-19 together.” 

 

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ICYMI 

 

  • Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recognizes the importance of mental health and social and emotional learning with her proclamation designating March 26, 2021 as Social Emotional Learning Day in Michigan. At the same time, it is international SEL Day, a double effort to bring attention to the social emotional and mental health needs of young people and the supportive environments that schools can provide to help students feel emotionally and physically safe.

 

“Educators are among the most critical sources of connection, education, and support for children," said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. "During the pandemic, these valuable relationships between educators and children have been disrupted, which has led to some children and families becoming more isolated, vulnerable, and in need of support. Through SEL, school staff are able to engage children and families to provide the connections that are so profoundly needed.” 

 

  • On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Architects, State Board of Ethics, Organized Retail Crime Advisory Board, Michigan Board of Professional Engineers, Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, Detroit Financial Review Commission, Human Trafficking Commission, Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council, Michigan Infrastructure Council, Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission, and the Michigan Trails Advisory Council. 
  • MDHHS announced 4,670 cases of COVID-19 from March 27. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 652,569.    

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • Three historic Michigan lighthouses will receive repairs and restoration with the help of $126,667 in Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP) grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Friday. 

 

Dozens of lighthouses stand sentinel along Michigan’s shorelines and represent an important piece of Michigan’s maritime history. And with the summer travel season fast approaching, lighthouses offer a unique opportunity for tourists to discover and explore off-the-beaten-path destinations,” said Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Martha MacFarlane-Faes. “Through our lighthouse preservation program, we can help restore these beacons, preserving their beauty and keeping them shining bright for years to come.”

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

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RESOURCES 

 

  • COVID-19 Hotline 1-888-535-6136