UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update May 4

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 05/04/2021 06:30 AM EDT

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • The state of Michigan has administered 7,018,442 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 85,976 administered on April 30 – May 2. 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 

 

  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statements as Michigan is set to surpass seven million vaccine doses administered.  

“Today, Michigan will surpass seven million doses administered of the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines,” said Governor Whitmer. “We’ve put shots in arms of 1 in 2 Michiganders 16 and up and over 1 in 3 are fully vaccinated, including 2 in 3 seniors.  Our rollout continues to speed up. We administered six million doses in just over four months. As we get closer to achieving our goal of equitably vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we have to remember that we are still in this fight against the virus. Our case count and hospitalization rates are a reminder that we must continue following basic public health protocols we know work: masks, social distancing, and hand washing. The way to put this pandemic behind us, however, is to get vaccinated. The vaccine is the most effective way to protect you, your family, and your community and get us back to normal sooner. Together, we will emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever and celebrate summer together with friends and family. We will become the state that beats this damn virus."

  • MDHHS  announced 5,035 cases of COVID-19 from Sunday and Monday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 849,420.  

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data statewide, is accepting enrollments for the 2021 Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) season.

Volunteers monitor water quality, invasive species and habitat conditions in lakes across Michigan. They receive detailed instructions, training and equipment. Data that is collected will be added to the MiCorps Data Exchange, a public database that includes CLMP lake information dating back to 1974. 

 

 Long term monitoring provides data needed to recognize the health or condition and changes over time of a lake's water and habitat quality. Monitoring is also a great way to make a difference while enjoying the outdoors. 

 

  • Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring May 2 to May 8, 2021 as Correctional Officer Week in Michigan. 

 

"This week, we recognize the thousands of corrections professionals in Michigan for their work and all that they do to keep inmates safe," Gov. Whitmer said. "Thank you for your professionalism and service to our state." 

 

"This week we honor the remarkable men and women who serve the department every day," said Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington. "These corrections professionals are dedicated to keeping the public safe and demonstrate professionalism while tending to offenders within our facilities. I thank them for their continued commitment to the department and the state of Michigan." 

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

 

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RESOURCES 

 

  • COVID-19 Hotline 1-888-535-6136