UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update April 19
Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 04/19/2021 06:30 AM EDT
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VACCINE UPDATE
To view the total distribution of vaccines and more vaccine information, visit www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine to view the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.
*As of 4/15/2021, dashboard data now includes deliveries of about 1.6 million doses made to providers participating in select federal programs operating in Michigan. The State of Michigan does not control how much vaccine is allocated or administered by federal programs.
"Since we started vaccinating Michiganders, we have had the opportunity to improve our data systems and evolve processes," said MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel. "We continue to seek ways to improve the quality and accuracy of data shared within the COVID-19 dashboard. Over 3.5 million Michiganders have received at least their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine as we work to reach our goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders age 16 and older."
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“I am proud to join millions of Michiganders in the fight against COVID-19 by getting the first dose of the safe, effective vaccine,” said Lt. Governor Gilchrist. “This virus has disproportionally targeted communities of color, and now we have the opportunity to ensure equitable access to the vaccine to keep each other safe and healthy. The best thing you can do to protect yourself, family, and neighbors is to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, so we can get back to doing the things we love together.”
"As our nation mourns another senseless act of violence, we remember those whose lives have been cut short and the legacies they leave behind,” Whitmer said. “Gun violence is a public health crisis, and we must do more to prevent these tragedies. My heart goes out to the victims’ loved ones and the entire Indianapolis community as they cope with this terrible loss.”
HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT
These funds could help some of the nearly 70 million Americans – one third of U.S. adults – clear or expunge records of arrest or conviction. Research shows that automatic record clearing could regain billions in lost economic activity for eligible people by clearing the way for secondary education, job opportunities, professional licensing, and stable housing. It would also help children and families as 30 million U.S. children—almost half of all children living in the US—have at least one parent with a criminal record. "Millions of Americans are cut off from employment opportunities, education, and stable housing as a result of their prior convictions,” Nessel said. “The current expungement system is time-consuming and confusing. We must modernize expungement technology and give individuals the second chance they deserve.” MEDIA COVERAGE
A BIT OF RELIEF
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