State releases preliminary schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations

(WXYZ) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released a preliminary schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations in the state.

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They started vaccinating in December 2020 with critical health professionals and then passed on to residents and long-term care workers.

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On Monday, the state moved to phase 1B vaccination, which included frontline workers, first responders, teachers and people aged 65 and over.

According to the timeline, other essential frontline workers and people aged 16 to 64, phase 1C, can happen until May and last until the end of summer and early fall.

After that, the state said that all other essential workers will be vaccinated, which could start in July until the end of the year and, finally, phase 2 is anyone aged 16 and over who can start in August.

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