Almost a year after Michigan registered its first case of COVID-19 on March 10, 2020, just over 1 million residents have been fully vaccinated and health professionals across the state are preparing to expand vaccination eligibility for all adults.
On Friday, March 12, state officials announced that all Michiganders aged 16 and over will be eligible for vaccination from April 5.
That same day, state officials also expanded who would be eligible for an injection starting March 22.
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Previously, anyone between the ages of 50 and 64 would become eligible for vaccination on March 22. Now, any resident aged 16 or over with a disability or medical conditions that would put them at greater risk will become eligible on that day.
As more people become eligible for the injection, state officials want vaccine providers to continue to prioritize those most at risk of exposure due to employment and those most vulnerable to a serious case of COVID-19.
Health departments across the state are gradually working on the previous stages of eligibility and have received positive forecasts about upcoming shipments.
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According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, on Wednesday, March 10, approximately 32.8% of residents aged 75 and over and 27.5% of residents aged 65 to 74 are fully vaccinated . In the 50 to 64 age group, about 10.1% of these residents are fully vaccinated.
In all, 1,824,772 first doses and 1,010,866 second doses of the vaccine were administered throughout the state.
Here are the latest updates from around the state:
Bay County Health Department launches online vaccination scheduling system COVID-19
A quarter of all adults in Kalamazoo County received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
20% of Kent County residents aged 50 to 64 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Newly eligible Jackson County residents being scheduled for COVID vaccination as supplies allow
Saginaw County launches COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 50 and over after eligibility expands
Genesee County’s COVID-19 vaccination waiting list grows again after opening to people over 50 with medical conditions
9,000 newly eligible residents of Washtenaw County awaiting COVID vaccination appointments
Veterans’ COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Muskegon, among several planned, as eligibility soon extends to everyone
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