UPDATE: Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Daily Update May 11

Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 05/11/2021 06:30 AM EDT

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VACCINE UPDATE  

 

  • The state of Michigan has administered 7,449,075 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, with 101,473 administered on May 7 - 9.  

 

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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  • Progress for the Michigan Vacc to Normal Tracker is based on the CDC data tracker, which includes MI residents vaccinated by providers not currently reporting to the state dashboard below: Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, and most out-of-state providers. Data provided in the Michigan COVID-19 Dashboard below slightly undercounts the true number of doses administered to MI residents. See the "Learn More" tab below for details.

    • According to the CDC, 4,455,395 Michigan residents age 16+ are fully vaccinated, making up 55% of the population.  

 

ICYMI 

 

  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement marks the first milestone of the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan, which would enable in-person work to resume across all employment sectors on May 24. Governor Whitmer released a video on social media congratulating Michiganders for achieving this important step and encouraged others to get vaccinated to help us get back to normal.        

“I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it's on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely."    

  • On Monday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist received a second dose of the safe and effective Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at the community vaccine site at Berston Field House in Flint, where he launched the ‘Making Real Change’ tour to promote vaccinations in cities across the state. 

“I am proud to have received my second dose of the safe and effective vaccine, so that my loved ones and I will be fully protected against COVID-19,” said Lt. Governor Gilchrist. “This virus has disproportionally harmed Black Michiganders and other people of color across the state, and we must continue to be vigilant in our pandemic response to address the specific needs of these communities. That is why I am launching the Making Real Change tour, to highlight easy, equitable vaccine access; encourage people who may still be hesitant to get the safe, effective vaccine; and equip everyone who has been vaccinated with the information and resources they need to tell their stories in a way that leads to more people choosing to get vaccinated. The best thing all of us  can do to protect ourselves, our families, and neighbors is to get vaccinated, so we can get back to doing the things we love together.” 

  • Michigan, a national leader in STEM education for K-12 students, will expand Advanced Placement Computer Science (AP CS) opportunities thanks to a $15 million Code.org pilot program launching in seven states. The pilot focuses on expanding AP CS course offerings to more students and increasing diversity to ensure CS courses are available to all students.  

“By investing in our students early on, we are taking another step toward cultivating a rewarding education and career pathway for our students, creating a strong talent pool for businesses, and putting Michigan on the path to economic success,” Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II said. “We are thankful for Code.org for choosing Michigan as one of the first states in the nation to launch this expansive, inclusive computer science opportunity. We encourage educators and students to explore the rewarding opportunities this new AP Computer Science offering brings.”  

  • MDHHS announced 2,716 cases of COVID-19 from Sunday and Monday. This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 to 865,349.  

 

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HAPPENING ACROSS STATE GOVERNMENT 

 

  • Working on the frontlines, behind masks and face shields, Michigan's 187,000 licensed nursing professionals have been the symbol of strength and health to all of us and especially to those isolated in nursing homes and hospitals. With strong dedication to their profession and the people they care for, licensed nursing professionals have gone above and beyond to care for their patients during pandemic times, often substituting for absent patient family members while isolating from their own families. It is with a great debt of gratitude that we recognize these hardworking healthcare professionals every day, and especially during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2021.

"Now more than ever, we need to support our nurses who work selflessly in Michigan hospitals, nursing care facilities and all healthcare settings," said Orlene Hawks, Director of LARA. "From administering tests and vaccines to caring for those in need, it is important to appreciate and recognize the critical work nurses do by honoring them and appreciating them not just this week but also every day."

 

MEDIA COVERAGE 

A BIT OF RELIEF 

 

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RESOURCES 

 

  • COVID-19 Hotline 1-888-535-6136