Michigan Governor Tells J&J Vaccine After Detroit Mayor Refuses Doses

Michigan Governor Tells J&J Vaccine After Detroit Mayor Refuses Doses

by

The Michigan governor is defending the efficacy of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, saying that she would take it herself if it were available when she was eligible to be vaccinated.

Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, the governor Gretchen WhitmerGretchen WhitmerSunday previews: Manchin takes the round after a key role in the coronavirus relief debate FBI informant describes conspiracy against Whitmer It’s time to remove bureaucratic barriers to access to health MORE (D) responded to criticism from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (D), who last Thursday said he had refused to accept more than 6,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“Mayor Duggan is doing phenomenal work in the city of Detroit,” she told CNN Jake TapperJacob (Jake) Paul TapperEx-Trump press secretary criticized for stirring QAnon on Twitter The Maryland Republican Party governor says he would have voted to condemn Trump The Democratic senator defends the decision not to call witnesses: ‘They would not get more Republican votes’ MOST. “He’s trying to do the best he can for the people he represents and that’s what he always does.”

“I think recognizing that this J&J vaccine is another great tool in our arsenal is how they are now, and implanting them is something they will do as well,” continued Whitmer.

When asked what she would say to a Detroit resident who questioned the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after Duggan said he was not “the best”, referring to competing candidates from Moderna and Pfizer, the governor said he would encourage them to take whatever it was was available when eligible.

“Get this vaccine!” she said. “I will take any vaccine that is available to me when my category comes up.”

“They are all highly effective, they are all incredibly safe and the faster we can reach 70 percent of our vaccinated population, the faster we can get back to some sort of normality,” she added.

The mayor argued that the city had enough vaccine doses to vaccinate all residents who are currently eligible.

“At this point, everyone in the city of Detroit who is eligible, who wants a vaccine, can get it,” said Duggan. “The day may come in March or April, when all Moderna and Pfizer are committed, and we still have people who need a vaccine. And at that point, we will create a Johnson & Johnson center. “

“Johnson & Johnson is a very good vaccine. Modern and Pfizer are the best,” added the mayor. “And I will do everything I can to ensure that Detroit city residents receive the best.”

The mayor later rejected those comments, saying he would welcome the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

.Source